Things are particularly busy at the moment. And this seems to be a general theme with those I run into: a lot going on and not enough hours in the day.
I’m not complaining. Having several exciting pro...
It is the week of red cellophane-covered chocolate boxes, anonymous cards and anything else that can be emblazoned with hearts.
But why hearts? Yes, in ancient times, the heart was considered the epic...
I’m not naturally a person who sends back my soup.
There are some conversations I’d just rather avoid. I used to literally wither at the prospect of having to make a tough managerial call, or offer an...
It’s something we’re quick to give up but then complain about when we don’t have … a good night’s sleep.
A topic particularly on my mind after missing one, thanks to a little visitor in the middle of...
Back one early December morning, I turn up at Horseshoe Bay for a run. It’s one of those beautiful days I can’t believe I’m the only person who gets to take advantage of. But I’m not quite alone today...
How do you feel? Not just right now, but generally: okay, fine, grumpy, bored, frustrated, stressed, anxious, depressed? Or is the majority of your time spent feeling great, content, happy, joyful?
Ho...
I’ve just returned from two weeks in the UK, pootling around the countryside. There was the usual awkward scene at the car rental place. A last minute booking for the busiest part of the holiday, I wa...
I’ve a friend who tells me, whenever I express doubts about getting my column in on time, that I should just recycle the old articles I’ve written. “Pull out the Greatest Hits” he says, “like the Eagl...
Steps to Success
Who hasn’t found themselves faced with a tricky question: just unwrapped an awful gift from Great-Aunt So-and-So: “Don’t you love it my dear?”
A hungover colleague, “how was my karao...
The countdown is on and the Island is buzzing with frenzied shoppers trying to find the perfect gift (or one that will do), get in the Turkey and trimmings, put together just the right party outfit an...
