Magic Minute Walking Tall By Laurie Smale MAGIC MINUTE // Julie was terribly self-conscious of her height after being taunted by cruel kids at school for years. Even in her 20s she was still walking in a ‘special way’ to make herself look shorter to be like typical people. So boyfriends were scarce and didn’t […]
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Magic Minute The Great Camel Ride By Laurie Smale MAGIC MINUTE // At our Primary School Twilight Fair, I talk my tentative 8-year-old daughter into an exciting camel ride around the school oval to expand her knowledge and experiences of the world. “They’re very friendly and the man will lead you,” I said to shore
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Magic Minute 3-Year-Old’s Logic By Laurie Smale MAGIC MINUTE // Ever been stung by the logic of a three-year-old? Well, we were sitting at the breakfast table when one of my little kids started spreading their Wheaties all over their face and making funny growly noises. “What are you doing?” I said. “Eat your breakfast
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Magic Minute Tropical Fruit Salad By Laurie Smale MAGIC MINUTE // I was 15 and temptation got the better of me for I was surrounded by a stack of something I’d die for – canned tropical fruit salad. I’d just won $50 in Tatts and thought “Hey, I could buy a whole carton of 36
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Magic Minute Endless Love By Laurie Smale MAGIC MINUTE // On Sammy J’s Breakfast Show a lady rang in with an incredible story. Her little Shi-Tzu dog had simply vanished. Broken hearted, they posted signs far and wide and searched everywhere. But nothing. Ten long years went by and their beloved little dog became a
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