Archive for November 2017
Women's Women
Here’s what I learned from a weekend away with seven other women. Hold tight, it’s nice: 1. Women are good to each other I haven’t been on a ‘girls weekend’ since my 20’s. Do I have happy memories from those? Not so much. I remember feeling mostly anxious beforehand, not having the confidence to be…
Read MoreDear Jane
1. Dear Jane, What should one wear when one is cycling through, over and around vineyards? Chin-chin, Eric Dear Eric, One should always wear padded undergarments in whatever form that takes. Don’t let naysayers of the graped-up variety put you off. Dignity is secondary. Pad up, Eric, pad up. 2. Dear Jane, Is there a…
Read MoreDon't Panic
But… 1. I can’t read my free astrology chart After an amazing first-time session with a fab nutritionist recently I not only came away with some supplements knowledge (not a hard sell at all BTW!) I finally had some therapy. True, she didn’t realise she was giving it to me but I was snuggled up…
Read MoreRacism! It's A Hoot!
This morning as I stood waiting for my coffee order a woman reached across me to take a paper without saying excuse me or smiling. I had to lean back or she would’ve pushed into my chest. For only a moment I wondered if she hadn’t seen me as surely if she had she wouldn’t…
Read MoreDear Jane
1. Dear Jane, How, as an eco-warrior, do I justify coveting a Karmann Ghia? Peace out, Plum Dear Plum (if that’s your real name and I don’t think it is), If you truly care about the environment you don’t covet any kind of vehicle. You smugly ride a bike down the centre lane, probably with…
Read MoreThat Email, The Mani And Those Rituals
1. That one email It’s gone. Just now. Flying through the webisphere with sparkles falling from its wings. You know the one? That you have to properly think about, make a decision on, talk money and put yourself out there deleting those weak words that make it sound like you’re asking rather than stating. That…
Read MoreNever Have I Ever
1. Eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken My sister thinks this a Big Deal and it’s one of the first things she likes to tell people when introducing me. I don’t know if they’re as amazed as she thinks they should be but it’s good to have something for the resume. I’m mostly vegan now but even…
Read MoreAttachment Issues
1. Sigh. Astrology on her upper arm That’s my girl. She’s always done things her way. We’ve been complimented on her growing up but actually it feels like we’ve had nothing to do with how she’s turned out. We’re just fortunate she’s made good choices and not gone into the meth business. In which she’d…
Read MoreDear Jane
1. Dear Jane, Is it acceptable to sniff during a yoga class? Best, Cyril Dear Cyril, It is NOT acceptable to sniff during class. If you feel you need to sniff, leave the studio immediately and do not even think about returning. In fact, it is not acceptable to sniff ever. It is a disgusting,…
Read MoreLike Sands Through The Hourglass…
1. Lunchtime and mock cream donuts When I was at college and Mum and I had had words in the morning I would come home at lunchtime and we’d make up. Yes, I was a ridiculous teenager. I was foul but couldn’t bear my mother to be mad at me. If she was home she’d…
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