Lessons in Chemistry is not based on a true story, but the Apple TV+ series is inspired by author Bonnie Garmus’ career and her mother’s generation. Set in the 1960s, Brie Larson stars as Elizabeth Zott, an aspiring scientist who was fired from the lab that she worked for. She isn’t sure what is next…
I really like the story of the little girl who just started school. It was her first day. She came home and mum asked, How did you go today? What did you learn? Not enough, mum. I’ve got to go back tomorrow, and the next day, and the next…It’s a cute story, with a great…
We recently had the chance to connect with Jimmy Houston and have shared our conversation below. Hi Jimmy, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so…
Tips for buying a new car Buying a new car can be overwhelming. Here’s everything you need to know before you walk into a dealership. At the Paris Auto Show many years ago, I met a fellow auto scribe from Quebec. As I spoke with him using what little French I remembered from high school,…
The Ramayanaone of India’s most revered epics, is much more than a tale of good triumphing over evil. It offers timeless life lessons, moral guidance, and spiritual insights that remain relevant in today’s world. Here are ten profound lessons we can learn from this ancient text: 1. Duty Over Desire (Dharma Above All) Lord Rama’s…
I recently saw The Spare Room at Belvoir St Theatre – adapted and directed by Eamon Flack from Helen Garner’s acclaimed 2008 novel. The story centres on Garner’s experience nursing a friend with terminal cancer in the last months of her life. Judy Davis is, of course, brilliant – sharp-edged, wry, angry and tender. Her…
