I’m reading about JoAnna’s summer in New York City. I get to plunging sundresses, tank tops and high waisted shorts and am struck by the description of perspiration that “rolls down the low curve…
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“Oh, I know that hotel, it’s only about 5 minutes from here by taxi.” “Or a 15 to 20 minute walk. Kyoto is so beautiful, so we’re trying to see as much as we…
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I don’t care much for Valentine’s Day. This isn’t a radical statement. Take almost any day to which there has been attached some significance by way of history, Hallmark-greeting-card executives, or producers of awful,…
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I have no problem admitting that I’m a HUGE fan of Niffer’s spontaneous winter hibernation plan. And with my annual mini-break coming up for Christmas, I plan to do a whole lot of nothing…
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It might sound odd, but when I think about family, I think about our spare bedroom. My family isn’t particularly large or close-knit, although there are enough interesting characters to keep a conversation going…
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We’re all adults here. Or, at least, I thought we were. Seems I could be wrong – especially if you don’t have guest towels, or don’t listen to Radio 2. And if you, like…
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On the first anniversary of Empress Tea, I find myself going through a season of change. My next month is crammed full of weddings, trips interstate and milestone birthday parties. I was just informed…
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I rank 49,561,166 on the Global Rich List. That may not sound like much, but in a world with approximately 6 billion people, it puts me in the top 0.82% in terms of income.…