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I’m breaking up with you!

July 21, 2015May 3, 2015 by Amanda Lawrie-Jones

Dear Melbourne, You were once the love of my life. I always remember dreaming of us being together, wanting you as part of my life. Driving up to the city as a young girl with my parents, I couldn’t wait to build a relationship with you. I wanted to be in it for the long … Read more

MacGuffin

April 29, 2015 by Amanda Lawrie-Jones

We all love a good story, right? But how often do we watch a movie and we come across things that are irrelevant to the outcome of the story? It could be an object, a person or a place that really has no impact on the actual story-line. That is what the Master of suspense … Read more

Behind the wheel …. and one foot on the brake!

April 14, 2015 by Amanda Lawrie-Jones

As a bilateral amputee, I am amazed at the questions that I get from people. It might be from strangers on the street, a work colleague or sometimes my own family or friends. There is one I get alot. It starts with a raised eyebrow, a puzzled look on their face, or just plain disbelief. … Read more