Tag Archives: be a better person

Cheerful giving: the best tonic for the heart

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Simona Taylor

God loves a cheerful giver…at least, that’s what Grandma keeps telling us. And sure, we enjoy seeing the eyes of our little ones light up when they get that special toy, and the smile on our man’s face when we … Continue reading →

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MAKE new friends & enrich your LIFE

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Simona Taylor

We all feel lonely sometimes, even in the midst of a crowd. Old friends drift away, migrate, or become so engrossed in their own issues that they have less time for us, and we find ourselves with too many Saturday … Continue reading →

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When your friends lead double lives

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Simona Taylor

Oh, how we all love secret superheroes: mousy little Selina Kyle donning a skin-tight Catwoman costume and purring as she teaches Gotham City’s bad guys a lesson.  On-screen, double lives make us root and cheer. Back here on Planet Reality, … Continue reading →

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Top 8 discipline mistakes parents make

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Simona Taylor

You know those precious little angels who never get their clothes dirty, wash their hands  before every meal, and always do as they’re told?  Nah, neither do we.  Children can be grimy, grumpy, selfish, stubborn and often very naughty.  As … Continue reading →

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Is there life after divorce?

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Simona Taylor

In terms of stress, divorce is right up there with the death of a spouse. There’s grieving, panic, fear, loss, shame, guilt; a whole grab-bag of emotions that can knock you off your keel for months, even years. But like … Continue reading →

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Staying vital after 40

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Simona Taylor

In our youth-worshipping culture, age 40 is a milestone many women face with a mixture of hope, anxiety and denial. Are we going to stay fit, vital and desirable, or is it all going to be downhill from there? We … Continue reading →

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Is your bed the Love Boat or the Titanic

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Simona Taylor

“I’m not going to lie to you. It was Carnival time and I was at a fete with this Englishman I met a few days before, parked in a car behind the Stadium. So the situation wasn’t ideal. Anyway, we … Continue reading →

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Why take him back?

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Simona Taylor

That’s it. There are 50 ways to leave your lover, and you’ve picked one at random and walked out his front door in high-steppin’ boots. You celebrate your freedom with a shopping spree, a party weekend and a crying jag, … Continue reading →

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Helping couples find new love

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Simona Taylor

Joelle Aching was a busy young marketing executive, furthering her career at a major bank, while her husband, Russel, ran Saga Studios, the advertising agency he founded. Like many smart, professional couples, they immersed themselves in their work, ignoring the … Continue reading →

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The Many shades of Leasel

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Simona Taylor

When you see Leasel Rovedas, it’s so easy to be blinded by her beauty that you might assume little lies beneath. But sit and chat with her, and you’ll realise at once that you’re in the presence of a warm, … Continue reading →

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