Niche Cards, Specifically the Window Niche
When I was hired as a creative for Niche Cards, I knew they were…well, niche. I did my research before the interview, and I even picked up a few of their cards in the newsagent, just so I could say ... Read More
I’ll Sort Out the Conveyancing…And Everything Else
I have to say, this golfing expo feels like it’s taking years. Of course, that’s just what happens when you’re expected to do it all yourself, including the communication, the planning and makin... Read More
Tyler’s manly ute toolboxes
When will my cousin give up!? In yet another essentially flawed attempt to “turn me into a man”, my cousin Tyler is trying to get me to come with him to look at aluminium trays made in Melbourne. ... Read More
Grown up things like air conditioning
It has come to my attention that I’m in denial about this whole Christmas thing. I kept saying to everyone: “Don’t you touch that tree! It’s only seven of the twelve days of Christmas, so woe ... Read More
Retirement Anxiety
My parents have always been workaholics, for as long as I can remember. Mum is a bigshot copyright lawyer and dad is an anthropology academic. The problem is that neither of them seem to know how to g... Read More
I Need to Be Out on the Open Sea…Medically
If a guy held a banana to my head and said that it was my family or the holiday, then the choice would be clear. I’d sadly call my airline to cancel…their seats. And then go on my own and have a g... Read More
Please, Someone Think of the Nets
Alright, so my new policy is that couples shouldn’t play sport. Ever. There’s never a good reason for that. Couples should do plenty of things together, like going on holiday and climbing a mounta... Read More
Me and My Boat Buddies
I missed my best friend’s 80th birthday party last week! Rodney and I have been mates for a good 60 years now, so I’m a bit upset about it, as my grand-kids would say. Nothing to be done about... Read More