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Why ‘the bottom drawer in the kitchen’ becomes a reflection of your life

The forces of climate change and the anger of Mother Nature created the perfect storm. Source: Getty

The perfect storm upset my teacup

The perfect storm upset my teacup

"We’ve had a rough time of it lately in Brisbane....the violent storms have been unnerving, frightening...Though my suburb fared well in comparison; sadly, I did not."

As the age old saying goes, what comes around goes around. Source: Getty

Karma is a bitch

Karma is a bitch

Our community contributor is calling out "karma for the nasty pile of ill-wishers its current proponents represent."

PHOTO OF BOATS IN THE MAIN STREET OF
LISMORE - 2022 Source: Supplied

2022 floods, or Dunkirk?

2022 floods, or Dunkirk?

Over 80 years apart we must ask the same questions over again, where, in God's name, were the authorities?

A person's name can always be an interesting point of discussion, especially in today's society where anything goes in terms of spelling and pronunciation. Source: Getty Images

‘What’s in a name? The weird and unusual names I’ve come across’

‘What’s in a name? The weird and unusual names I’ve come across’

First call, no response, second call, still no response, by the third call she decided to spell it out.

Robyn craved tomato sauce-flavoured potato chips. Source: Getty Images

‘When you have to have it! The foods you craved when you were pregnant’

‘When you have to have it! The foods you craved when you were pregnant’

For most women, pregnancy food cravings fall into just a few categories: sweet, spicy, salty, or occasionally sour.

Robyn McCoy

The nut-shell Robyn: A 60-something, retired copywriter, travel agent, office manager, customer service operator, retail dog’s body and a ‘Jill’ who always gives her current ‘all trades’ attempt her best shot. She has two wonderful adult children and three of Australia’s most enchantingly beautiful Einstein-esque grandbabies. Robyn is trying desperately to finish a sociology degree, pre-mortem, volunteers in community radio and loves a geological dig. Writing saves her sanity as craft activities usually end in tantrums and foot stamping; and that’s just her teachers. Maturity does not always mean these Nana activities end well for Robyn and she’d rather walk away with dignity intact.

Chronic illness meant Robyn needed to lean on her daughter for care and support, but the transition was not easy. Source: Stock Image/Getty Images

‘My relationship with my daughter changed when I had to accept I needed help’

‘My relationship with my daughter changed when I had to accept I needed help’

"To realise my health was deteriorating and I would not be getting better was one thing, to accept I needed help to get out and about ... was devastating."

This community member spending years navigating health issues and the home care package program. Source: Getty Images

Fool’s gold or a genuine helping hand? Navigating the home health care maze

Fool’s gold or a genuine helping hand? Navigating the home health care maze

It has been an interesting tale of government hoop-jumping (on mega steroids) with me and my family's constant query of 'why don't they believe us?’.

World No. 2 female tennis player, Naomi Osaka recently pulled out of the French Open citing mental health issues. Robyn was reminded of her own battles. Source: Getty Images

‘Why are we supportive of mental health until a person publicly asks for help?’

‘Why are we supportive of mental health until a person publicly asks for help?’

Honestly, I thought we'd moved past this nonsense where we demonise those who need help.

Robyn writes about her 'staycation' with the grandkids. Source: Getty Images

‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: A camping adventure with my grandchildren’

‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star: A camping adventure with my grandchildren’

Never underestimate the depth of emotional button-pushing grandchildren will employ to 'get their own way'.

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