How Boomers will age better than their parents
I’m starting to feel energised by the idea of the exuberant years ahead, rather than dreading the retirement journey as a descent into bleakness, bewilderment and loss of control.
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Young workers need a different set of skills to succeed
They need empathy and maturity to know precisely when to push and when to parry. Some call this the ability to “read the room”. But, how do you acquire it?
How my friend lost an original Picasso
My friend, a highly-regarded flamenco dancer, told me of having his portrait taken after strolling along a lonely beach and striking up conversation with a small, nut-brown Spaniard.
Finally, a user-friendly supercar
With the MC20 Cielo, Maserati has made something unique. Supercars are quite often annoying, but this one I like.
At what age are we most content?
Being old is limiting only if you allow it to be so. While improved expectancy does give more years at the tail end of life, what really matters is what you do with that time.
The strangest man I ever knew
My old neighbour Jack Stranger was one-of-a-kind. But the most bizarre part of his story occurred on the day we moved out.
The future is roaring at dinosaur men
Men have kept women weak and subservient over millennia, in a vast ghosting; ignoring and reducing our achievements, strength, voice. Yet this year feels like a fulcrum moment.
The Australia we know wasn’t always a sure thing
Imagine an Australian continent had we not unified via federation in 1901? It’s a vision of calamity, cross-border bickering and snafu over natural resources.
Is it time for me to leave the ABC?
Since I was booted from the Scouts, I’ve been unable to remain long in any organisation since. I feel another premature resignation coming on.
On the voice, I was tremendously naive
I assumed the referendum would bring Australia together, in joy and healing. Now I worry there’ll be despair, disbelief, and anger.
Why are our treasures languishing underneath the British Museum?
Taken, bartered, whatever you want to call it, these items need to be in an institution that cherishes them, or returned to their people. The alleged theft by staff has strengthened the case.
Relationships used to be simple, but now … it’s complicated
Courtship was once as straightforward as selecting a partner at a local deb ball. But in 2023, things have changed.
Why watch the in-flight movie when the world’s waiting?
I’ve figured out why most flyers prefer watching a tiny screen over looking out the window. And I fear we’ll see the same thing when flights to Mars begin.
A Porsche for under $6000?
This Porsche Cayenne V8 will set you back just $5800. It’s a lot of car for a very small amount of money. What’s the catch?
Glory to the great wines of Burgundy
In 1981, I was of the view that Burgundy’s lesser chardonnays were to be ignored. The globalisation of wine knowledge has changed the landscape forever.
We’d all benefit from this secret women’s code
It runs like an underground river through womanhood, passed from female to female, and I dare you to give it a go.
What if Hobart was our greatest city?
‘What if Australia rotated?’ is one of my favourite idle musings. In this alternate world, Tasmania’s capital could have usurped Sydney and Canberra.
I fear for my dear friend, Julian Assange
The Wikileaks founder’s ‘crime’ deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. Now his personal Doomsday Clock is seconds from midnight.
This Jaguar convertible is bulletproof
Look at what I’ve just bought: a second-hand Jaguar F-Type. It’s a supercharged V6 convertible – and you won’t believe the price.
Is this company clean, green, ethical? Gen Z want more than just pay
We’re shaped by our times. Those who lived through the Great Depression carried scars. Boomers, Xers and Millennials benefited from prosperity. Now, Gen Z want something more from their work.
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