On Experiencing a Multiple FoodGasm in Hong Kong

On Experiencing Multiple FoodGasm in Hong Kong This week I have been in Hong Kong with a friend. Our culinary experiences span some pretty iconic eating cities – New York, London, Sydney and Singapore. So we couldn’t wait to see what Hong Kong would deliver. We stayed at the Hotel LKF in Wyndham St – an…

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Being a Financial Equal of Your Husband

Being a Financial Equal of Your Husband As far as I am concerned, striving for financial independence is critically important, and it is why it is the No. 1 item on My Maximalist. The other night I caught up with a friend I have known for 35 years. She is a very beautiful and vivacious…

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My thoughts on the Mount Kinabalu tragedy

My thoughts on the Mount Kinabalu tragedy In April this year my daughter went overseas for 4 days for her Year 5 school camp. The great thing about Singapore is that within one hour you can reach exotic locations that make great experiences, especially for school children learning to expand their horizons and challenge themselves.…

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Don’t Freak, Just Flirt

Embrace Your Inner Flirt Last week I caught up with a friend of mine for coffee. She’s a MILF, no doubt about it. Over coffee she recounted how she had been walking the dogs in the local reserve when she caught the eye of a younger and very attractive man. This man seemed keen to…

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DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FIRST CONCERT?

1987. Bon Jovi. Live at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. My first concert. I remember every second of it. I remember who I went with, and where we sat. I remember that shaft of light coming down from the ceiling to a blacked-out stage to reveal Richie Sambora sitting alone with his multi-armed guitar, as he…

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HOPES FOR THIS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

Last night my daughter had 4 girlfriends for a sleepover to celebrate her 10th birthday. Five girls, each born in a different country. After 2 hours in, the decibel level was sky-high. I opened the cabinet to see what alcohol we had. By 11:45pm, my sons had snuck into my bed where they were lying…

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HOW TO DRESS SASSY, NOT TRASHY, IN YOUR 40s

I spotted a gorgeous leopard print flowing chiffon knee-length dress with kickass gold stud detailing attached to a halter neckline. It was FABULOUS! As I took it off the rack and placed it against my body in front of the mirror, the shop assistant frowned, ” It’s too sexy. Not for you. You are not…

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