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Sunburn, surf and beetroot
A last letter for a few weeks, written in Queensland heat, swims essential.
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The women who escaped – and those left behind
Why an exhibition of the works of 50 women artists has brought my grandmother’s dimmed brilliance and unlived possibilities into sharp focus.
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Well, if there must be merriment ...
From this festive dissenter to you – my personal gift guide, a few excellent ideas.
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A shocking thing happened at a party
The part of me that still thinks I’m 27 showed up. And right behind it came the shape of darkness.
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In case of monster, break secrets
Lily Allen’s exceptional new album illuminates the moment: The deformities of men’s behaviour are increasingly being dragged into the light by women…
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Napping isn’t a moral failure
Dispatches from the fog: the brutal mechanics of writing a long-form article. Plus: AI therapy, inspirations from a former Prime Minister and a…
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Wedded to the past: the vintage fantasy of ‘The Golden Bachelor’
Corsets and clichés, sequins and stereotypes in a glossy throwback – but still, let's hold the criticism of the quiet guy.
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My mother has come to visit
The pressure cooker years, where strength means endurance and love is an explosion.
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The captivating history of department stores
Archival discoveries: from riding “togs” and “high noon” swimsuits to "tense, tiny" waists, headache bars and magic staircases.
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Random thoughts on confidence
Finding the confidence to dance, to serve chips and dips, to dance badly, to sing my own praises, to say “fuck you” when required, to trust.
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Sliding doors: what’s on the other side of yours?
Join my first-ever Zoom conversation for paid subscribers in which we’ll talk about the small, medium and larger decisions we’ve made which have changed…
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Look up, before it’s too late
Flying in, flying out ... catching the moments between nests and new leaves. PLUS third-quarter optimism.
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Vamp with Stephanie Wood
Vamp with Stephanie Wood
A modern mini-magazine from award-winning Australian journalist and author, Stephanie Wood, including reflections and recommendations on reading, culture, food, travel and design.
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