THERE’S a game plan – an ambitious one, some would say, overly ambitious. But that’s usually how I operate: aim high, fall short. Freak out. I speak, of course, of my second book. The inspiration came in a round-about fashion. I was thumbing my nose at some of my favourite … Continue reading
Category Archives: Social commentary
Toy sales – fifth dimension of hell
THE ad came on and a shiver passed through me. Like some malevolent force from the future (maybe Terminator) had stepped on my fresh grave. Rotund red beings from the planet Target skipped across the screen and proclaimed “The Toy Sale Cometh”. Not really…. but you get the drift. It’s … Continue reading
It’s my life and other Bon Jovi-isms
WHEN did we become so reliant on the media and expert research to spell out social norms? I frequently read about studies or surveys that say what age is appropriate to start having kids, and how many number of children is deemed acceptable. Let’s be clear: I had my first … Continue reading →