Saint Kilda, early morning. I stand at the Lagoon Pier and stare out across the bay. I cannot see the horizon: the summer morning haze is perfect and it blurs the distinction between water and air. The bay is millpond-still and it feels as if I have the world to myself. The water's surface barely ripples, … Continue reading the bay
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Portrayal of women in Good Health magazine
From: Mairead Doyle Sent: Sunday, 18 October 2009 6:56 PM To: Good Medicine Subject: Good Health November 2009 issue Hi there – Just bought the November issue of Good Health – it was my first time but I was tempted by the pedometer. The one thing that struck me as I read through your magazine … Continue reading Portrayal of women in Good Health magazine
Scorpio Fire Horse Warning (that’s me)
About the Fire Horse The six decades spanning the gaps between the years of the Fire Horse mean that this rare sign occurs only in the years 1846, 1906, 1966, 2026, etc. These years are bad for Horses themselves and bad for families who have a Horse in the house. This is because the Fire … Continue reading Scorpio Fire Horse Warning (that’s me)
Good Food Show 2009
The proud family tradition that is the Melbourne Good Food Show came around again yesterday. Mena, Amy and I meet every year to spend a full day grazing at the food and wine stalls, and it is one of the highlights of the year. We were in and getting our bearings by nine-thirty as usual. We … Continue reading Good Food Show 2009
Máiréad Doyle 