I’ve been ‘attending’ the Melbourne Writers Festival and the Melbourne International Film Festival over the last 10 days. Though I haven’t moved from my home, they have been surprisingly rewarding experiences. Is this the way of festivals – and other mass idea exchange forums – in the future?Read More »
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LIVING ON THE PENSION: IT CAN BE ENJOYABLE
In our materialistic society, is it possible to live on the basic age pension…and be happy? Yes! My mother did it. My mother-in-law did it. They both saved money despite living by themselves! But that was a few years ago and they were in their 80s. Now I’ve discovered that some of my friends are also on the pension…and they seem to be able to enjoy a lifestyle similar to mine. How do they do it?Read More »
