Drone On.

The endless, cloud-free azure sky provides the perfect backdrop for our lilting white angel, her four propellers whirring contentedly, sunlight glinting from her blades as she cuts through the heavy midday Australian heat. She dips behind a fence with commendable precision, hovering to land her precious cargo. The happy recipient, languishing in the bubbling waters … Continue reading Drone On.

Blue Christmas: What to Do When You Feel Lonely During the Holidays

Christmas is a joyous time of year filled with laughter, food and lots of presents (and maybe a few glasses of eggnog for good measure). But for many people, Christmas can be a time of loneliness. Perhaps their loved ones have passed on or moved away, or they have been cast out onto the street. … Continue reading Blue Christmas: What to Do When You Feel Lonely During the Holidays

The Four Things Your Pole-Dancing Teacher Wants You to Know

She’s there early, week-on-week. She’s fiery, resilient, even fearsome. The class is empowering, friendly, and hang it all, you bloody love it. But what’s in it for her? What motivates a pole instructor to encourage men and women through dangerous transitions on 45 millimetres of pressure-fit chrome? (Hint: it’s not her meagre teaching fee.) One … Continue reading The Four Things Your Pole-Dancing Teacher Wants You to Know