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Sandy Curtis

Coeliac Disease is not just a fad

Sandy Curtis

Sandy is an author of seven romantic thrillers, three contemporary romances, one women’s fiction, and numerous short stories, workshop presenter, organised WriteFest (Bundaberg writers festival) for eleven years, freelance article writer, newspaper columnist, feature article writer, editor of short story collections.

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Thoughts on seniors of different kinds

Thoughts on seniors of different kinds

Our Starts at 60 blogger offers a poignant observation on the evolving world of retirement living, the challenges of ageing, and the importance of future-proofing welfare in a society racing towards an older demographic.

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Charity begins where?

Charity begins where?

From occasional donor to being swept away in a flood of charity requests, join our Starts at 60 bloggers as she explores the pitfalls of generous giving and ponders the sustainability of charities' marketing strategies. Is it time for a lighter touch in the world of giving?

Our Starts at 60 blogger reflects on her "fantastic trip" to Canada and Alaska with an old friend. Source: Getty Images.

There’s no place like home

There’s no place like home

Our Starts at 60 blogger reflects on her "fantastic trip" to Canada and Alaska with an old friend.

Our pets were put on earth to give us that most precious gift - unconditional love. Source: Getty Images.

Sassy at seventy: The ‘unconditional love’ of our pets

Sassy at seventy: The ‘unconditional love’ of our pets

Animals come into our lives in surprising ways, like when our kids bring them home or they show up on their own. But one thing is clear, they're more than just cute friends.

What started off as a good day for Sandy, ended in a long winded battle with the bank. Source: Getty Images.

Sassy at seventy: Taking on the banks

Sassy at seventy: Taking on the banks

What started off as a pleasant day for Sandy, ended in a battle with the bank that would take weeks to 'resolve' jumping through hoops just to try and get a credit card in her own name after her husband's death two years prior.

My head is spinning and again I remember my much younger self breezing back through Melbourne Airport on return from New Zealand – no Immigration, no Customs, no passport. No hassle, no headache. Source: Getty

Sassy at seventy: Rediscovering life’s thrills after losing my husband

Sassy at seventy: Rediscovering life’s thrills after losing my husband

This blogger's submission is a moving testament to the strength of the human heart, showcasing how transformative travel can be in finding hope and joy amid loss.

It’s not easy, it can be difficult, but sometimes we have to put ourselves in the other person’s shoes. Source: pexels

Is it their attitude or your perspective? Shifting our outlook on life

Is it their attitude or your perspective? Shifting our outlook on life

This Starts at 60 blogger writes about the intriguing dynamics between attitudes and perspectives, offering a fresh perspective on navigating life's challenges.

Part seven in the serialisation of the novel written by author Sandy Curtis.

Murder, Mayhem and Men On Pause: Part eight

Murder, Mayhem and Men On Pause: Part eight

"A bankrupt husband. A dead body. A cop more sexy than the legal limit." Read the final part of Sandy Curtis' steamy and suspenseful novel full of Murder, Mayhem and Men On Pause.

'I thought I’d look at some laws in a different way'. Source: Getty

Sassy at seventy: Looking at the laws of misfortune

Sassy at seventy: Looking at the laws of misfortune

This blogger writes about the comical realm of laws governing misfortune, from the infamous 'Murphy's Law' to the endearing and relatable 'Grandma's' and 'Grandpa's Laws'.

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