‘A little kindness goes a long way’
Yesterday the Sunday Star Times picked up on a subject I’ve been banging on about for ages – the old “You don’t look sick” comment.
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Why is this OK?
It’s quite something that the only way I can get proper support from a government department is to publicly shame them every time they do something wrong.
Great ladies doin great things
I have a whole bunch of crazy talented friends. Let’s show you what they can do.
Mentor required; apply within
I have a lot of questions. I have a lot of self-doubt. I have a lot of ideas and nowhere to really go with them. So, you know – I’m Continue Reading →
Everybody’s got an opinion
I’ve written about what it’s like being sick. And I’ve written about what it’s like being something of a public figure. But I wanted to talk about being “publicly sick.”
The one beneficiary who is different? No.
I’ve been reading about neural pathways. My understanding of neuroscience is pretty limited, but from what I can gather, our brains like to take the easiest route.
Things I Don’t Want To Know
‘A female writer cannot afford to feel her life too clearly. If she does, she will write in a rage when she should write calmly.’
‘Any box could have vibrators in it’
A few people have asked me recently why I love Bob’s Burgers. So I thought I’d write about it.
This is the story of how I got sick
I didn’t really want to talk about how I got sick in my column, but I sat down to write and that’s what happened.
Wild Little Jewels
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” – Ernest Hemingway.