Before I’d even had the chance to press the down button, I heard the cables grinding in the shaft, lifting the elevator to my floor. Inside I heard the hungry squalling of my newborn son, twelve hours old. I pressed the button then, stabbed it really, multiple times, hurrying the doors to open. Finally they…
Renovation preparations have come about as far as they can before the floor people move in and take over. Vents have been stuffed with rags, picture frames removed, and cupboards taped over. We’re now quite used to feel of chipboard beneath our feet. And here is a shot of my bed; I’m just taking a…
I wasn’t going to post today, but ever since watching Q & A last night, I have a little something to say. There was a lot of discussion about the role of feminism in our society, and what it means to be a feminist. There was specific reference to the absence of high-ranking women in…
There’s no denying I’m tired. So tired. More on that later in the week*. First, to other business – like Riley’s birthday party on the weekend. And because I can barely string words together at the moment, I shall let the photos do the work. His face upon opening presents. Good old Women’s Weekly Number…
Oh, internet. You shall be my confessional today. It has been… well… forever since my last bona fide confession, and I have sworn like I have never sworn in years this week over car troubles (which I have yet to share) and dentistry issues (ditto), but that is not what I wish to unburden myself…
If asked what adjective would suit to describe this week and best lacquer it for posterity and commemoration, I suppose I’d choose: messy. Yes, it’s been a humdinger, where we adults in our orbits do our orbiting, consumed by all the jobs we need to do; then as we approach one another in the evenings,…
Because I am troubled today – never mind by what – I shall attempt to navigate my way through this post as if it were one of those old-fashioned cottage paths: with lots of bends, but it doesn’t go very far. So! To the renovations. We had a go at moving the tiles. This is…
