Opinion
My First Job
Inside the van sloshed 20 litres of champion. It was my job to clean it up
Some hopeful horse breeder had used a refrigerated canister to import the makings of a thoroughly good thoroughbred, but the canister had broken.
- by Chris Harrison
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Literature
Why it’s not OK you forgot the calendar’s best day
I had hoped you’d notice. The stage was set. But you missed it.
- by Chris Harrison
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New Year
My New Year’s resolution is unbreakable
Research shows that many people break their resolutions before their New Year’s Eve party hangovers have abated. Not me.
- by Chris Harrison
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Education
It’s great that kids will learn grammar again! Now to like, literally, fix other bad habits
I’m constantly correcting my children’s grammar, and they constantly don’t give a toss. I’m delighted their school will now be backing me up.
- by Chris Harrison
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Smoking & vaping
Surely it’s time to give smokers a (ciggy) break
How long before the bottle or glasses we are drinking from carry a health warning?
- by Chris Harrison
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Gambling
The dos and dont’s of winning Powerball
As a kid I was taught that money can’t buy happiness. Then I became an adult and realised it sure as hell helps.
- by Chris Harrison
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Alcohol
Why I let my kids drink wine
Most of the science disagrees with me. Some of it supports the approach. I prefer to rely on the 10 years I spent in Italy, when I never drank less and never learnt more about alcohol’s role in a healthy life.
- by Chris Harrison
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What’s on
Get ready for the dumbest day of the year
If dedicating a day to pirate-speak sounds silly, a quick peek through your eye patch at www.daysoftheyear.com makes it appear positively highbrow in comparison with some of the other weird celebrations,
- by Chris Harrison
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Aviation
Qantas might have baggage but at least it’s not asleep at the wheel
Far too often, the humble suitcase believes we’ve let it rip too soon and prefers to continue social distancing –at least from its owner.
- by Chris Harrison
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Mother's Day
PSA for anyone buying a Mother’s Day present
The flowers and chocolate you’re planning for this Sunday are grossly inadequate. Do better, people.
- by Chris Harrison
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Russia-Ukraine war
My Ukrainian war refugee mother is a regular Aussie Nancy who doesn’t know when she was born
These days we celebrate Mum’s birthday on November 15. What’s a few days, or possibly months either side, when it’s a miracle she’s alive at all?
- by Chris Harrison
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