How a simple tea party idea became a national success (The High Tea Party)
Have you ever invited friends around for a tea party? Yes? So you know what’s involved … the sandwiches have to be made (no crusts), champers put on ice, children…
Browsing: Pondering Life
Been called a Show Pony? Just what does it take to be a Show Pony?
Ever been called a ‘Show Pony’? Just what does it take to be a show pony? Last week the Gypsy Circus packed up their tents and left Langley Park. While they were in…
Can you have too much of a good thing? (Ian Usher Island Life, Ben Folgle)
As promised here’s the next instalment about Ian Usher and his island life, for those of you wanting to ponder something other than what to cook tonight. It certainly left…
Should you bother going for your goals? (The Voice 2014 Tour)
If you have a dream should you go for it, or should you stay on the couch watching others trying to reach theirs? By the look on the faces of The Voice Top…
10 tips for running a successful community event (pop up food market)
We’ve all done it, seen something happening overseas and thought that could work back home. But very few of us actually have the fortitude to bring the idea back home…
The Ponder Room recognised in WA Top 100 food blogs
Evidently on January 25 this year there were 275 food-related blogs in WA. That’s a lot of blushing beetroots being photographed in restaurants, and a lot of friends being asked…
Finding balance anywhere
Lately we’re always hearing about balance. I’ve even written a book about it (Me Time, for those who haven’t been playing along). A few months ago I stumbled across these guys who reminded…
Five lessons learnt about female characters from Tara Moss (The Fictional Woman part 2)
Finally I get to the follow up promised post about the evening with Tara Moss. Funny how one evening can have such a lasting effect. I arrived at the Dolphin…
Surfing without water. Tarp Surfing at WA Day 2014
Regular readers know that I love hearing about ideas that foster community development. During WA Day I came across Tarp Surfing, a fantastic cheap way to encourage community involved, but…
When you don’t get a ticket to the Western Derby
What do you do when you can’t get into the Western Derby at Subiaco Oval? You create your own MiniSubi naturally. That was the approach of Eagles sponsor SGIO, Channel…
A taxing time, what’s it all for?
June 30 , end of the financial year can be a taxing time for all of us, especially those living through the dreaded stocktake. So I thought you might like…
No you can’t live on an island paradise, yet (Ian Usher update)
Regular readers will remember reading about my friend Ian Usher, who sold his life on eBay in 2006, well it’s time for another update, and there’s so much to tell…
How to combat the labels people put on us (Tara Moss The Fictional Woman part 1)
Tara Moss is living proof that stereotypes are there to be broken, and in her latest book, The Fictional Woman, she explores the issue of labels. I was fortunate to listen…
The Ponder Room receives Versatile Blogger Award
This post has been updated to include 15 links to other great blogs.So thrilled to let you know that The Ponder Room has received a Versatile Blogger Award woohoo! The Award looks at the uniqueness…
Ten Brave Women at Australian Tattoo and Body Art Expo 2014, Perth
Another one of my passions is delving into a subculture that I know nothing about, so as a complete cleanskin I loved venturing into the Perth Convention Centre for this…
Creating Community Spirit on WA Day 2014
Regular readers know my passion for examples of community development initiatives that help create positive community spirit. Naturally then, WA Day was a ‘go to’ event. Following is a sample…
What is Western Australia’s signature dish? (WA Day; Recipe)
That was the question that went out to all West Australians this year, as we got ready to celebrate WA Day, and the inaugural WA signature dish competition. In the…
Motivation comes in many shapes and sizes
A writers life is made up of endless hours of isolated hard graft often with very little feedback. Sometimes this makes it extremely difficult to assess whether you should keep chasing…
