She Proposed
I asked him to marry me. What do you think?
Rollo's Park 6 min read
An ugly wasteland, an indomitable dream, an early retirement from osteoarthritis . . . a legacy of undying love.
Parenting Boot Camp? 1 min read
During her daughter’s gymnastics class, Tania Gonzalez was sitting on the sidelines with the other mums when they began discussing their struggles to find time to exercise themselves. “Suddenly I saw a gap that could be filled,” says Tania. “What...
Making Friends 2 min read
How not to Be creepy “That’s a really nice outfit” is a nice compliment and may win you a smile and a short conversation. “I’ve been watching you for the last hour and I really like how your outfit accentuates...
Let's talk about palm oil
It’s almost everywhere you look – shampoo, make-up and even your food. What’s the big deal about palm oil?
Good dads bad dads 2 min read
Good dads Marlin He may have been a little overprotective at the start, but you can’t help but love this little clownfish who unwillingly befriends a Pacific blue tang, faces sharks who claim to be vegetarians, somehow outwits an anglerfish...
Work out date? — Exercise with Alisha 1 min read
How to get fit with your partner If you’re running low on date ideas, here’s one for you: a workout date! No I’m not joking. Working out with your partner can have many benefits. Let me just list a few:...
Old, but not out-dated: Why we need the elderly more than ever 1 min read
The idea of living in a retirement village has appealed to me ever since I was in my early twenties. As an introvert at heart, I find the large houses and loud noises of modern civilisation tremendously unappealing. Give me...
First chances 5 min read
Newlywed Maritza Brunt learns a valuable strategy for keeping relationships healthy.
All I said was, “I don’t want children” 2 min read
Her eyes grew to the size of ping-pong balls and her lips, shaped to form the words that were about to come out of her mouth, froze as she took a step back, shielding her young child behind her. Did...