Road Rage

Road Rage

So, you are driving along, happy as a lark, dropping son 2 off at pre-season training at 6.30am. Wind in your hair, feeling good and fresh. You are coming down the right hand lane (Aussie lanes) and as you pass the Tradie on your left you notice his engine rev – as...
My top 50

My top 50

If you are wrong – man up and admit it. Enjoy your partners’ qualities she brought into the relationship. Enjoy the people around you. Always be 10 minutes early for everything. Get up early. Go to bed early. Keep your petrol tank full. Keep your shoes clean....
The C Word

The C Word

Christmas. …….‘30 last minute gifts under $100’ – trust me, if I am paying $100 it will be well thought out present not a last minute gift – is this to add to the ‘others’ I have bought?’ ‘Great for stocking fillers–only $30’ – that is not stocking filler – that is a...
An intimate evening with Oprah

An intimate evening with Oprah

I had the extraordinary pleasure of an intimate evening with Oprah. There were 10,000 of us but I knew she was talking to me. I have “known” Oprah since she started the Oprah show. I was working in Cairns and used to drive to my home town – 16 hours away every 6 weeks...
Add a string to your bow

Add a string to your bow

I don’t’ think anyone is immune to the minefield of emotions job prospecting brings up in us and you can’t prepare yourself for it. The only difference in the 70’s and 80’s was that the Employer had manners. It might be a one line letter saying: Unfortunately on this...