A life lived overseas, and why coffee is essential to survival.

And possibly our perception of marriage too…

On the 20th anniversary of his death, Jessie Collins remembers her creative, elusive Dad and realises his legacy

Tara reviews her personal grooming in advance of a non-date date with her unstoppable boss, and fields a surprise proposition.   

Jessie Collins on school reports, and why they sometimes need to disappear down the back of the sofa.

In which Tara faces the beginning of her not-yet-separated separation, and experiences veiled ageism at work

We’re all going on a summer holiday… Or could we handle the hassle?

This writer is more than happy that her life does not resemble a fairytale

Two women, one city. Two contrasting life experiences.

After accidentally splitting from her husband, Tara faces uncertainty. And swimming naked.

Like a new tide, the time for change is here