Karen O'Brien-Hall

Karen O'Brien-Hall

I've had many careers in my life and loved each one! My new career blossomed when I retired and become an OAP. I am passionate about childhood literacy, books in general and my garden. I love ballet, opera, concerts, theatre, (both professional and community) and movies. I tend to have opinions on most things and enjoy a good debate about the topic, not with the person. In my thirties, I married my GOM (Gorgeous or Grumpy Old Man), who's the love of my life.
Kick back and soak up all that Longreach, Queensland, has to offer. Source: Tourism and Events Queensland
The Queensland town of Winton offers a quintessential outback experience. Source Tourism and Events Queensland
P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Explorer will call Brisbane her home in 2020. Source: P&O Cruises Australia
"Elder abuse breeds in a culture of silence. We must bring it into the open." Source: Getty
It was revealed at this week's Elder Abuse Conference that older Australians are being confined and drugged 'for their own good'. Source: Getty Images
Billy Ocean wowed the crowd at the QPAC. Source: Supplied.
A young ballerina dreams of far away lands with The Nutcracker in her arms - Getty Images
The top books for 2018 as voted y the members of the Starts at 60 Bookclub
It's a yes to the champagne, but an emphatic no to New Year's resolutions for our Events and Books guru, Karen.
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