The air-conditioning in my high school civics class was less than ideal. Everyone who sat in the back would freeze, while everyone in the front would roast. One day, somebody in the back decided to take a stand. “Mrs Barnes, it’s cold in here,” [...]
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The Great Tweet-off: Autocorrect edition
In an age when smartphones can force us to seem dumber, Twitter has become the favourite forum to vent frustrations: Autocorrect is changing correctly spelled words. I’m starting to think it has a mind of its AUTOCORRECT IS HARMLESS. GO [...]
The Great Tweet-off: Romance edition
It’s time for those in stable relationships to feel a little smug. Twitter account @FirstDateHell recounts the horrors of the dating scene through a series of gruesome anecdotes: One guy took me to McDonalds, got a Happy Meal, then played with [...]
First class retort
Overheard on an airplane, a mother to a disgruntled teen: “Well, honey, maybe you can talk to the airline and they can upgrade you to a better family.”
She is the walrus
Four of us were playing a board games with cards that asked various questions, and players were to choose which one of them each question most applied to. One card asked, “Who looks most like a celebrity?” Everyone pointed at me and said, [...]
All in the delivery
My daughter said something to me that I didn’t think was very polite. I told her she needed to say it again in a nicer way – so she repeated it with a British accent.
The Great Tweet-off: Wildlife edition
Whether you’re cracking wise about animals, or pretending to BE one, Twitter is the place to let your creativity run wild: People in sleeping bags are the soft tacos of the bear world. – Jason Miller (@longwall26) “Eat her already!” – [...]
Rest in peace
Shortly after my grandmother passed away, I took my daughter to her gravesite, which was located beside a row of pine trees. “How nice,” I said. “Grandma has a great spot here in the shade.” My daughter replied, “Mum, they’re all in the shade.”
7 things you should do ASAP if your wallet is lost or stolen
Don't panic just yet – you can avoid identity theft by taking the right steps.
Signs of ageing
I was showing my kids an old rotary phone when my nine-year-old asked, “How did you text on it?” My 15-year-old daughter roared with laughter, until a thought occurred to her: “Wait, where did you store your contacts?”
Veggie burgers
A few simple ingredients make really tasty meat-free burgers. If you want to barbecue them, the best method is to cook the burgers in advance and just heat them up over the coals, as this prevents them from sticking to the grilling rack.
Summer berry muffins
Fresh summer berries not only add delicious flavour and colour to these tempting American-style muffins, they also make them more nutritious. The muffins are at their best when served warm, fresh from the oven, but will be enjoyed just as much [...]
Sushi rolls
Japanese food tends to be low in fat, and these stylish sushi rolls are no exception. Now that the ingredients are available in supermarkets, it is easy to make them yourself. You must use sushi rice, which is sticky when cooked.
Sticky spare ribs
Here pork spare ribs are simmered first to tenderise the meat and to remove some of the fat, before being roasted in a deliciously sticky orange and mustard glaze. Choose the meatiest ribs you can find. When serving them, put out finger bowls [...]
Exotic fruit salad
This simple but special fruit salad is bursting with the wonderful colours and fragrance of exotic fruits – papaya, mango, kiwi fruit and passionfruit. It's rich in vitamins, too, making a delightfully refreshing and nutritious end to a meal. [...]
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