SkyDiving with Gwen – Third Time Lucky

I have been nursing an ambition to SkyDive. I've wanted to do this since the early 80s. In those days I planned to learn how to parachute. Then I met my husband (to be) and he quickly talked me out of it. I can't have wanted it hard enough, because he didn't have to use …

Episode 12 of The Good Life: Oct 2016: Roadside veggie gardens, thanking older Australians and welcoming a Cruise Ship!

As I write this post, the M/S Radiance of the Seas is hauling in the anchor, preparing to leave Hobart, Tasmania, for her next destination - Port Kembla, eta 0600 Sunday 30th October. Over at The Good Life, we are certainly excited about this inaugural cruise ship visit to Wollongong, and in celebration, Pete and I donned our …

Episode 11 of The Good Life: Sep 2016: Seniors’ Ballet, Innovative Dementia Care & Instagram Travel

This month's episode features stories that are very close to my own heart: dancing, travel and blogging. I think it is one of our best yet. I hope you agree! The Queensland Ballet has come up with a unique class called Ballet for Seniors. I never had an opportunity to take ballet classes as a young …