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: New Year’s Eve, street-level edition Sparkly dresses and gold earrings next to LED headwear that looks like it escaped a rave. High heels, mini skirts and strapless tops… walking past …
: The Stans, and the Joy of Not Knowing I have a trip coming up that I’ve been quietly excited about for months now. One that feels a little bit intrepid, a little bit impractical, and …
: Women on Water: A Ripple Effect of Connection In the early 2000s, I was living in a small rural township of just over 2,000 people, raising three kids under the age of 4 1/2, juggling playgroup, …
: Kindness in Action: Helping Communities Over the years, I’ve come to realise that generosity doesn’t always mean writing a cheque. Sometimes, it’s sharing your skills. Sometimes, it’s …
: The Compass Always Points Forward: Why I Travel, Why I Write Some people call me a gypsy. Maybe they’re right. I’ve spent more than 30 years in the outdoor education world, which means I’ve clocked over a …
: My second book, full of questions, curiosity, and quiet courage A quiet boy. A loud world. A story that makes room for both. Levi Sprocket came to life with a big imagination and even bigger questions, about …
: My very first book and the beginning of something special Poppy Pretzel wasn’t just a character I created, she became a voice for every girl navigating the strange, exciting, and awkward rollercoaster of …
: Is it a gift to be curious, or am I just nosey? Three fleeting encounters and the beautiful truth that every person carries a world within them. In the space of just one day, three strangers crossed …
: Kindness in Action: From One Meal to a Movement In mid-2024, I stopped into a small local restaurant for a casual meal. I ordered the Curry Laksa, one of my favourites and, as always, took a few …
: Kindness in Action: Community, Connection & the Ocean Grove Film Society It’s always heart-warming to see a community step out of left field and create something truly special. A dear friend of mine, along with a group of …
: Travel Journal – San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala Catching the boat across Lake Atitlán from Panajachel felt surreal. The glassy surface parted beneath the bow, leaving a soft wake behind us on this …
: A Bridge of Gratitude: Red Balloons and a Message from the Heart In January 2014, fires raged around my hometown of Warrandyte, casting a thick haze of smoke and fear over our tight-knit community. We didn’t know …