Posted on 15 July 2014.
This song, originally by Pete Seeger and made famous by The Byrds, says it all. If you were a fan of Forest Gump you’ll remember the Byrds version from the movie, but my favorite version for its simplicity and honesty (think Joni Mitchell) is this one by Judy Collins from 1966: I know. It’s […]
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Posted on 28 February 2014.
Last night in Sydney as the skies oozed with drizzle and commuters rushed home before the clouds burst open, a small gang of troublemakers came together to reflect. It’s been five years since the audacious launch of 1millionwomen by founder…
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Posted on 18 February 2014.
Sheryl Sandberg. Mention her name in a public gathering and I guarantee you’ll get a mixed response. From “who’s Sheryl Sanders anyway?” to “oh yeah she’s so amazing” to “Lean In? If I lean in any f…
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Posted on 12 February 2014.
Bibbip. 4am. Bloody email on the bloody smart phone. Twelve years and still Hewhoshallnotbewrittenabout is seemingly unable to find the silent switch before bedtime. Grrrrrrrr. But such is the love hate relationship we have with our devices.
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Posted on 23 December 2013.
You wouldn’t know from the frequency of my blog posts this year that writing really is one of my favorite things. For in 2013, I’ve been living the words of Her Excellency the Governor-General Quentin Bryce: “Yes, you can have i…
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Posted on 29 August 2013.
Ask any working mum what’s her secret to success and there’s one common denominator: access to quality and affordable childcare. Despite existing benefits and the introduction of paid parental leave by the Federal Government, Australian fam…
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