Katy More

There was a time, not long ago, when children were taught about life at a young age. They learnt hard lessons and how to face real-life decisions as they worked with their family members on the land or in the household. Today we refer to this as a ‘hard’ life. It was approximately forty years

I am delighted to acquiesce the requests from my column enthusiasts to correspond in a manner mirroring the sensational Bridgerton. My only hope is that my penmanship is on par with Lady Whistledown. The cantankerous state of affairs I wish to discuss today is the handling of a common doohickey – the smartphone. It is

Social Media. Love it or hate it, it is here to stay, along with the seemingly endless articles about its damaging effects, such as bullying, depression and misinformation.

As my husband and I celebrated our 23rd Wedding Anniversary, we reminisced over Date Night – an elusive concept that used to be as common as WiFi passwords but is now as rare as a unicorn riding a rainbow! Life had turned us from wild party animals into Netflix marathon champions. But hey, who says we can’t bring back the romance?

As a writer, I am often asked about my thoughts on AI programs such as Chat GPT and if I use them for generating my columns, books and other articles. My answer is always yes. I use these tools because that is precisely what they are – tools.

As we enjoy our beautiful City of Moreton Bay, it’s easy to forget that beneath the picturesque surface lies a growing problem – youth crime. It’s a serious issue that, if left unchecked, could tarnish the very essence of our community.

I am on the road – a lot – and although the courtesy wave isn’t a legal requirement, it improves the general mood of fellow motorists. Especially when I have spent hours in stop-start traffic only to have someone cut in front of me and squeeze their way into the non-existent gap in front of me. You know what I mean. We have all been there.

I think the greatest spectacle on Earth is the chaotic and bizarre world of grocery shopping! It’s a place where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the mundane takes on a whole new meaning. We all have nasty habits when it comes to grocery shopping. Still, sometimes I wonder what would happen if everyone exhibited the same behaviour that stems from the twisted minds of some of the most peculiar and disgusting behaviours to grace the aisles of our local supermarket!

Oh, dear readers, let me pose a thought-provoking question: why do we confine our celebrations to a few designated days throughout the year? I mean, come on, think about it! Why should we limit the grand gestures, heartfelt appreciation, and joyful festivities to just a handful of calendar dates? Personally, I have broken free from this annual scheduling tyranny and embraced spontaneous celebrations all year round.