Stories from the Everyday

Man playing guitar on a rock outdoors.

Cuba vs Us

In this crazy mixed-up world of ours, we humanise dogs – watching online videos of...
Liezl Shnookal with her mother, reflecting on motherhood, expectations, and living without children not by choice.

Not a Mother, Not by Choice

Mothers – we all have them. But not all of us are one. Some women...
Brass candelabra on tree stump in forest

Confronting the Legacy I Inherited: Jewish Heritage, Gaza, and Reconciliation

I am the child of a mixed marriage. My father was a Russian Jew who...
Silhouetted tree against raging wildfire

Black Saturday Bushfires: 17 Years On

Today marks 17 years since the catastrophic Black Saturday bushfires. I think of all the...
Small anteater hanging among dense green foliage

Wildlife Encounters in Galapagos and Amazon Rainforest

Travel with me to the Galapagos Islands – from the comfort of your couch! Encounter...
Truck carrying tiny cabin along rocky forest road

The Best Delivery I Ever Had

The best delivery I’ve ever had was my actual house! Yes – my entire house...
Elderly couple embracing under a blanket

End-of-Life Choice in Victoria

Thank you to the Victorian Parliament for passing the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) amendments. These...
Busy Indian street with buses and rickshaws

Stuck in Traffic, Saved by Song

Our traffic isn’t as wild as Nawalgarh in India – but it’s maddening enough. Is...
Close-up of a kangaroo joey

Protecting Nillumbik’s Kangaroos: A Community Victory

This little joey’s face helped a community stand up for its wildlife. We were determined...
Protesters holding sign supporting Gaza health workers

Don’t Turn Away: From Grief to Action for Gaza

Frankly, it’s really hard not to look away. The images and reports from Gaza are...
Missy Higgins singing and playing keyboard on stage at Port Fairy Folk Festival.

Port Fairy Folk Festival

Another fantastic Port Fairy Folk Festival! My highlights this year included the joy of discovering...
The Ratcliff family walking along together - part of The White Lotus Season 3.

The White Lotus

Please don’t contact me on a Monday afternoon. I’m busy then. For that’s when I...