When you close your eyes and think of the Monopoly Man, what do you see? Is he a portly man in a suit and bowtie? Is he wearing a monocle? If you answered yes to the second question, you might be surprised to find out you’re mistaken. The Monopoly Man…

The 1920s were an exciting period in history. Returned soldiers who had fought in World War I were coming to grips with what they had experienced and re-establishing their place in society. The jazz age was coming into being, and hope permeated across many sectors of society, heralding a time…

I know that there’s no quick fix when it comes to your health and fitness. Be aware of what you eat and exercise regularly is the only way to maintain a healthy body. How much of either of the above is as personal as you are. However, I am always…

If people aren’t financing these companies by investing in them, companies that are destructive to the earth will either change their practices or cease to exist. Are you wanting to be more mindful about where you are investing your savings? Have you been reading about ethical investing and are not…

A guide to choosing the right blog style for your content — Ok, this is it — time to write your blog post. You know your topic. You’ve done your research, and you’ve got your outline. Now, what type of blog post are you going to write? Eh? What do you mean what type? I’ll just, you know, do what feels right. …

I love walking. Give me a bush track or a beach, and I’ll see you in a few hours or days. I spend most weekends catching up with friends on a friendly 10-mile hike. It’s not only a great way to pass a morning — fresh air and great conversations…

You know the saying, the two things most certain in life are death and taxes. And with the onset of COVID-19, many of us have taken a reality check — life is fleeting, and no matter how careful we are or how much we care for our bodies, nothing is…

Five lessons for my younger self — When I was ten, a boy in my class died. It was around 5 p.m., nearing dusk, and his mum noticed they had run out of milk. As they only lived about 100 meters (just over 100 yards) from the shops, he offered to go. It was a beautiful Brisbane…

I have been around for a long time and have been exercising for most of my life. I have tried many different types of training — from team sports like softball and hockey to the latest exercise trends — be it step aerobics (I did say I’ve been around a…