Butterfly Wings

About a month ago I said something about healthy weight loss and said I'd come back to it later. At the time, my son had just spent five days in hospital. more »

Today, in Australia, it's "R U OK? Day". It's a day to check in on each other, ask "Are you OK?" and really be willing to keep listening if the answer is no. It's about preventing suicide. It's about helping those who might be at risk to realise that the… more »

I've never really been a "spring cleaner". I've often thought about it, and I like the idea, but it never seems to happen. However, it's been a rough year, and this place needs some serious attention. By this place, I mean not just my surroundings, but m… more »

This poor, neglected blog. I keep thinking of things I want to write, but never seem to write them. Sometimes it's because I'm doing well and have better things to do. Sometimes it's because I'm doing badly and just don't have the strength... more »

Please note: this is a light-hearted dig at my own personal experiences. I know what both OCD and depression feel like, and they both suck. I am not in the business of minimising anybody else's pain. more »