A world-record field of 265 women risked life and ankle in Sydney today to contest the Stiletto Sprint. Blonde 400-metre hurdler Brittney McGlone, 18, was first to cover the 80-metre distance and collected $5000. A few girls suffered scratches apparently, and not just from other competitors. I fall over just thinking about trying to walk [...]
Budgie smuggler protest
I’ve never been a fan of the “budgie smuggler”. I won’t enter discussion about whether that’s because I have a big gut or a small appendage; that’s for others to judge, and a small number regarding the latter. For the unaware, Urban Dictionary says a budgie smuggler is: “Australian slang term for men’s tight-fitting Speedo-style [...]
Gisele dumps dollar
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen has reportedly asked to be paid in euros rather than US dollars. Bündchen was one of Victoria’s Secret Angels from 2000 until 2006. Since 2004, she has been the highest-paid model in the world and the 16th richest woman in the entertainment industry, with an estimated $70 million fortune. She was [...]
Margaret’s new look
Maggie had her ears pierced today, just before her third birthday. She really wanted to do it and was very brave by all accounts. When I came home this afternoon she ran to the door bobbing her head and pointing. Both the twins had hair cuts today as well.
Jacket discovery
I got motivated yesterday to sort through some old clothes for despatch to the op shop. They were from my "big man" days when I weighed 14-15 stone. I’ve been under 13 stone for more than a year now, so it seemed safe to dispose of them and clear some space in the wardrobe. Among [...]
