I wonder … about the origins of the term ‘throw the baby out with the bathwater.’

I wonder … about the origins of the term ‘throw the baby out with the bathwater.’ I wonder if someone Continue reading →

Tips for Better Living

As a writer, editor, publisher and former teacher and biologist one of the most frequent questions I get is: “How Continue reading →

Mistaken for a Lawyer … or a Factory Worker

So far, I’m really enjoying teaching primary school. It’s endlessly entertaining. Kids say the darndest things. I had a class Continue reading →

You Can’t Rush Quality

  Every Thursday at lunch hour, I run a design club for my year 3 and 4 students. During the Continue reading →

Would you help your friend get away with murder?

Helping cover it up was fine. It was the cannibalism that really tested our friendship.

Embarrassed by your coffee order? You’re not alone

It’s a free world. You should be able to order whatever you want. However, generally not a good idea to Continue reading →

University offers course in ‘wasting time on the internet’ – Procrastinators, sign up now!

I belong to the National Association of Procrastinators. Please note that the meeting scheduled for this Wednesday has been postponed Continue reading →

Boy, 9, suspended after threatening to make friend vanish with One Ring

When he tried to get back into the school the principal bellowed: “You … Shall … Not … Pass!!!”