Opinion
Bondi Junction attack
This was a safe space for all women. Now it’s been shattered
I have long joked that Westfield Bondi Junction is my spiritual home. I was even there on Saturday morning. Then, while I napped, the universe shifted.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Royal family
I jumped on the ‘Katespiracy’ bandwagon. Now I’m flooded with shame
The prospect of a missing princess was a blessed diversion. But now we know the truth, I feel ashamed. What was I thinking?
- by Kerri Sackville
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Sunday Life
My partner wants to celebrate his birthday by doing nothing and I’m appalled
How can he not want a party? Is it possible that he just hates fun?
- by Kerri Sackville
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Sex & relationships
I tried to spy on a partner, then realised I needed to spy on myself
If we’re incapable of trust – if we’re compelled to track our partner’s every move – we need therapy, not spying tools.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Gadgets
My step-by-step guide to a happier life? Never read the bloody instructions
My partner and a judgy washing machine repairman beg to differ, but I’ve been vindicated.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Hospitals
Paper undies are a small price to pay for such a great sleep
Now, I’m no Michael Jackson, but I do enjoy a light anaesthetic.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Sunday Life
I’ve discovered the secret to the joy of shopping without the price tag
Carting new clothes gives me the thrill of the hunt and the pleasure of longing, without the disappointment of actually buying.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Eating out
The restaurant where the best thing on the menu isn’t the food
RSLs provide solid meals at reasonable prices, but that’s really only part of the appeal.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Parenting
The magic trick to parenting teens is hiding in plain sight
As a middle-aged woman, I am supposed to rail against invisibility. As a parent, however, I find it extremely useful.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Sleep
I’m not ashamed of my new hobby. In fact, it’s dreamy
My daughter finds it exciting to be awake at 2am. I find it exciting to be asleep at 2pm.
- by Kerri Sackville
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Diet
I turned to the internet for dessert recipes. It was my saddest Google search ever
Now that there are many things I can’t eat, food is all I think about.
- by Kerri Sackville