This is a disgrace…
by John on February 10, 2010
in That's life
The discrimination police are so short of business that they’ll take up the complaint of the very hate-merchants they’re meant to police. Read more..
Relationship milestones
by John on February 1, 2010
in That's life
Before dreaming about “happily ever after” with your true love, there are some significant relationship milestones to manoeuvre through. These milestones can be used to guage how the relationship is progressing, whether you are both feeling the same way, and how well you understand each other. Read more..
Opposites attract-personality counts
by John on January 20, 2010
in That's life
She loves champagne and opera, he loves a few beers and a barbeque at home. Chemistry is one thing between opposites, but what about long-term potential in a relationship? Read more..
Pettiness or pique?
by John on December 9, 2009
in That's life
This little gem was written by the two individuals who are responsible for the content in the Courier-Mail’s CONFIDENTIAL page on Tuesday. Read more..
Odd news
by John on November 23, 2009
in That's life
Every day we read odd news in the daily newspaper, or hear weird stuff sprouted by our concientious newsreaders and presenters on television and radio. When I say “odd” and “weird” I mean stuff that doesn’t make much sense, news items that will have little or no effect on our daily lives, or news that has no intelligent outcome. Read more..
Marriage contract
by John on October 17, 2009
in That's life
A marriage for an agreed term would encourage couples to make it work, without the shame if it doesn’t. Saying “I do” for a fixed term, not ’til death us do part. Read more..
At the pictures
by John on October 10, 2009
in That's life
A nice lady called Desley left a comment on my pages and reminded me that the movies used to be called “the pictures”. I certainly remember that era so I’m going to write some of my experiences of those exciting times from my youth. Read more..
Are you ready for marriage?
by John on October 9, 2009
in That's life
Waiting for mature love is a good way to avoid a costly mistake.
When reflecting on early romances, many women will admit that they’ve come close to marrying one of their “not so suitable” boyfriends. Recently a woman mentioned that a former lover asked her to marry many times over the five years they were together, but she always declined. Why would a woman spend five years of her life with a man she was never planning to marry? Read more..
Seven metre croc
by John on September 27, 2009
in That's life
My mate John King is travelling around Australia and he sent some email photos of a monster seven metre croc that the DPI caught in the Northern Territory. Read more..
Around town
by John on September 26, 2009
in That's life
Had a few laughs around town the last few days. As a ’sixtysomething’ bloke I probably have more time to take in a funny scenario or event than someone who is rushing to work or running for an appointment. Busy people may see the onset of a developing situation but rush past before they can observe the funny outcome. Does that make sense? Read more..
