My father is an amazing storyteller who must one day sit down and write his own book. Researching, learning and sharing his knowledge are his guiding principles in life. Every time I talk to him, he shares new information he’s uncovered. …

Today’s topic may be emotionally triggering to those who don’t have a close relationship with their families. I was in this category for a very long time, up until last year. …

If you counted all the tables you found yourself around over the years how many would it be? If you were lucky to grow up with your parents, your first table was your family kitchen or dining room table. …

This Saturday is a special day here in Australia. It’s a day of remembrance for the men who sacrificed their lives to fight battles in faraway lands. One of those distant lands where Australians and New Zealanders fought was Turkey, my homeland. I’ll be the first one to admit that…

A huge THANKS goes out to three beautiful ladies whom I consider the mothers of this article. It goes without saying mum is the original mother, the Queen Bee, as without her who’d have typed these words? As for mum’s glorious portrait photo crowning this article, that one’s by Jennifer…

If you’ve ever lived on the Northern Hemisphere, you’ll have observed that the appearance of colourful eggs, plastic chooks and chocolate bunnies coincides with that unmistakable feel of Spring in the air. Suddenly, the days are longer, warmer and your body has more energy. …

I had to get back into the dense and dark jungle that was my crappy first draft. It was a dump of stories that had been knocking around in the cobweb-infested corners of my mind. Memoirist Dani Shapiro says that theme is another word for obsession. From what I understand…

It’s November the third of the year 2019 AD, one day after my fortieth birthday which was celebrated as it should, with a party. …