It's International Women's Day. The women in our world deserve our constant gratitude and recognition. Let's celebrate them every day. A lot of time will be spent applauding great achievers and leaders, and rightly so. But here's to all the ordinary unrecognised women doing extraordinary things! The media will laud female celebrities, some of whom... Continue Reading →
Little wonder the taxi industry is dying, when a cabbie strands a family of 4 in Sydney. Sydney cabbies - you suck! I know there are some very good people driving our cabs, and that the industry is facing the costs of major disruption, but there are some complete dickheads driving cabs. No wonder the likes... Continue Reading →
We live in strange times. There have always been bullies. The difference is that these days they can lurk behind a computer keyboard or a mobile phone. Despite all the work to make our society a more inclusive place, intolerance can be found in abundance. In any corner, it seems as though no one... Continue Reading →
Do teenagers live in an age of entitlement? Straight talking from a judge to teens regarding their constant cries for more. Most children in Western society seem to have an inflated sense of entitlement, and parents often encourage this behaviour. We even reward it. Most of the time we are just giving in to societal... Continue Reading →
I was fortunate to meet Terry about 18 months ago, at a Mr. Perfect BBQ Meetup. He's since become a trusted friend. Now I'm going to digress for a moment, so please bear with me. That wasn't easy to write, for I haven't considered that I have 'friends' like other people seem to have. I... Continue Reading →
101 Things Dad's should teach their children. Coming soon - but it got me thinking... I'm writing a list of things that Dad's should teach their kids, and it's a lengthy list. Along the way, I've found myself effectively writing 'memes', or rules for living. It's been quite profound. It's good stuff. Like old me... Continue Reading →
Boys can be anything. So can girls. Don't let stereotypes of society interfere. At various stages throughout life, we all experience pressure to behave in certain ways, to appear to be someone we are not. If adults can't stand up and be who they really are, how brave are our children for regularly doing what... Continue Reading →
When you coming home, son? I don't know when. But we'll get together then. You know we'll have a good time then. My boy will leave home, one day. I hope it's a gradual transition. I already don't want him to go. Yet I know I'll have done a really good job of being Dad if... Continue Reading →
There is a trendy new term for problems with sleep. Sleep Hygiene. I'm not sold on the use of the word 'hygiene' this way, but hey, who am I to argue. It's a thing. A very real thing. Sleep Hygiene. And mine sucks. Being a good Dad can be really hard work. At various stages... Continue Reading →
