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Women in Momentum- Lara Charles
Over the summer holidays, I read a book that had me thinking long after I put it down. I recognised parts of myself in Lara...
Keep Calm and Pass the Pav: How to Survive the Chaos of Christmas
Ah, Christmas in Australia—a time for backyard cricket matches, squashing as much as you can in the recycling bin and...
From Boardroom to Beyond: Fiona Failla Redefines Life’s Path
Amidst life's trials and tribulations, some find themselves pondering the profound mysteries of existence. Then there are...
The Bombilating Badinage of Moira Rose
Written by Cassidy Krygger If you haven't watched the hilarious Canadian television comedy Schitt’s Creek yet, you are...
Struthless, More Than a Ruthless Cynic
Sydney funny man, Struthless (real name: Campbell Walker), is entertaining his 206K followers with a clever formula. The...
The Hot Breath of Humanity and The Art of Growing Up
by Kirsten MacdonaldFriends, Romans, Countrymen lend me your ears... John Marsden has the knowledge, and he's not afraid...
Aristotle’s Insights and The Curious Incident Of His Wife on The Isle of Lesbos
Written by Kirsten Macdonald When we ponder the great minds in bite-sized nibbles, you cannot go too far down the boulevard...
The Land of Always and Hugs
It's been a while. I know. I am sorry. I have been going through a bit of a process, a great word - from Latin processus,...
Ponder Kindness Part Two
There is nothing I like more than meeting a person who surprises you with a character that is refreshing and far from...
From Boardroom to Beyond: Fiona Failla Redefines Life’s Path
Amidst life's trials and tribulations, some find themselves pondering the profound mysteries of existence. Then there are...
The Dynamic Scarce Sisters Serving Up Canine Health with a Side of Humour
We ponder with Alana and Michele Scarce, sisters who infuse every endeavour with their infectious energy, spirited...
Warren Davies; An Unbreakable Journey Beyond the Back Paddock
We ponder with Warren Davies, known as 'The Unbreakable Farmer', an icon of rural mental health in Australia. He's an...
Love’s Alchemy: Transforming Rustic Barn into Dream Weavers’ Atelier
In the enchanting realm of Wallington, there exists a story of love that transcends mere emotion. It's a tale woven into...
Dive into the Story Seas: Ponderings Magazine’s Exciting New Voyage into the Realm of Online Book Clubs
Every once in a while, a revolutionary shift redefines our perception of how we experience books. It challenges the status...
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig, Ponderings Book Club
In "How to Stop Time," Matt Haig takes readers on an enchanting journey through the extraordinary life of Tom Hazard, a man...
The Divine Comedy- Dante, Ponderings Book Club
Dante's Alighieri's The Divine Comedy" has left an indelible mark on Western literature and culture. Its exploration of...
Dare to Lead- Brene Brown, Ponderings Book Club
In "Dare to Lead," Brene Brown emboldens us to embrace vulnerability and transform our leadership skills. Through...
The Bookbinder of Jericho- Ponderings Book Club
"The Bookbinder of Jericho" by Pip Williams weaves the realms of history, mystery, and the enduring magic of storytelling....
Pen Your Next Chapter in Paradise: Victoria’s Writing Retreats
May Sarton, prolific poet, novelist and memoirist, once said: "The world is full of places. Why aren't they enough? Why...
Road Tripping with Kids: How to Keep Your Sanity (and Your Kids) Intact!
Heading out on a long car trip with young children can be daunting, but with some planning and preparation, it can also be...
Hilary Bouma: Navigating Life’s Waves with a Steady Hand and a Heart.
Hilary Bouma is a wise, and wonderful woman who has many roles and continues to inspire her friends, family and community....
Sally Wilson: Hitting The High Notes of Resilience, Transforming Trauma into Triumph.
Sally Wilson, a true risk-taker and norm-challenger, has lived a life characterised by boldness and nonconformity. She rose...
The Ghost Lights of Australian Nights
Paranormal Investigator Craig Powell recalls the time he witnessed a Min Min light in the dead of night. "There is the old...
Thomas Mayo: A Torchbearer and Trailblazer Igniting a Path towards Reconciliation
Thomas Mayo is a Torres Strait Islander man born on Larrakia country in Darwin and signatory to the Uluru Statement from...
Craig Hollywood: Shaping the Future with Vision, Conversations & Scissors!
Meet Craig Hollywood, a valued member of the Australian social impact landscape and award-winning speaker. He's a visionary...
Australian Mental Health Prize Winners Inspire a Nation
Inspiring Australians Making Change for Mental Health Four incredible winners have been announced at UNSW...
Metamorphosis: The Seasons of Women’s Health From Pre-Teen to Womanhood
Article by Susan Byrne Women undergo so many changes in themselves throughout life; we are cyclic creatures and so amazing!...
The Frank n Al Chai Story; A Recipe for Success
Ponderings kicks off this edition with a burst of inspiration from creative humans transforming a passion and need into a...
Business with Heart – A Relishing Success
Is there anything more comforting than a Grandparent's recipe? Traditional homestyle tucker made with love translates into...
Christmas Gifts For Business
2021 has been a difficult time for so many businesses in our community so we thought, what can we do to be of service? How...
Miss Universe Dr Olivia Wells Says You Can Take 15 Minutes a Day to Reframe Your Mindset
We all have those days where we feel like life is getting the best of us, especially in a world where a pandemic...
Walking the World – Inspiring Fundraiser for Endo | ENDO HELP
Written by Katherine Stanley We are Walking the World 4 Endo this October to raise money and awareness for the 800...
We’ve Been Here Before
It is a devastating time for many right now, feeling powerless and without remedy or perhaps experiencing a lack of agency....
The Best Booknooks and Bookshelves For BookWorms
In September, Hermione Granger, Stephen King, George R. R. Martin and Roald Dahl Birthday all have birthdays. Given that...
Hour of Power For Women’s Health Thanks To Innovative Doctor
A new Medical Clinic launching this month will be a breath of fresh air for women. It could not come at a better time as...
The Story of a Woman’s Journey to Business Success and a Little Girl Called Zoey
Tw:/ warning; this article contains information and recollections of infant death, neonatal illness and readers discretion...
How Pets Save Humanity
COVID-19 has affected our lives massively, and pets have emerged as an integral part of coping with the pandemic. Animals...
How Aromatherapy Can Make Your Household Feel Calm
- Is Aromatherapy Good for You?- Can Essential Oils Make Your House Feel Better? If you want to create a calm and relaxing...
Clockwork Chaos- Finding Time When You Have None
Time became my most valuable treasure when there was a threat to my long-standing rental agreement on planet earth. The...
Filming Fever Set To Flare Again in the Geelong Region
What does Geelong have to do with the suffragette movement in New York City? Well, a hidden gem written by playwright Floyd...
The Lion, The Witch, Tolkien and Atheism…We Ponder Into the Wardrobe of C.S Lewis
Author C.S Lewis has held my attention and imagination captive for many years. For those who know and love Narnia, a...
Lights, Camera Action in Geelong
As safe COVID-19 practices draw more Hollywood actors to Australian shores, the Geelong region is just one of many booming...
The Moving Tide of Mama Kin
Photo credit Jarrad Seng | Words Kirsten Macdonald It's hard not to pull the lever on the floodgate and release a stream of...
Get your Scandi On- Insights of Interior Design
Written by Kirsten Macdonald We ponder with Netherlands native and Geelong's newest addition to the style scene-...
Musical Queen Lizzy- The Treasure Of Kyabram
Written by Kirsten Macdonald A small town often holds within it a treasure. Humble treasure in the form of a person....
The Art Of Hygge- It’s A Happiness Vibe
Written by Kirsten Macdonald Fancy a cosy corner or a warm fuzzy feeling of contentedness? If you love an ambient...
Stephanie Asher- Geelong’s Shining Light
Written by Kirsten Macdonald Mayor, Committee Chair, Advocate, Mother, Businesswoman, Consultant and Author, amongst other...
Love Letters From The Ukulele Dream Girl
Romance to survive Covid, thanks to a novel Valentine’s Day gift from an Adelaide Fringe artist and Love Letter Enthusiast....
The Real Cost Of Grey Pride-More Than Just Root Deep
Written by Kate O'Donnell Whilst "going grey" is a natural progression, humankind has fought it defiantly. The weaponry?...
Invisible Disability Stigma Signals Need For Change
Disability discrimination accounts for the highest volume of complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission annually....
New Passion Project Launches For Ponderings
Good things can come from the most unpredictable events in life. When I was very sick, there was an awful lot of...
The Number 36
Here's a morsel of numerical quirk to chew on and bust apart the mundane. We like the unusual at Ponderings, so we drew a...
Bullying and The Gift of Individuality Explored by New Book: Danyon
Written by Montanna Macdonald Author Dacre Danes is one to keep your eyes peeled for with his newly anticipated release of...
THE NEW AUSSIE APP SOLVING FASHION’S BIGGEST ISSUE
A size 12 in one store isn't always the right fit or style for a real size 12, and who can really afford a personal...
FOUR PAWS Save Bear Cubs Nikko and Nara
Written by Montanna Macdonald These Asiatic black bear cubs' names are Nikko and Nara, the cutest two bear cubs you have...
The Haunted History of the Hollywood Sign
Written by Cassidy Krygger Hollywood can be a pretty scary place at the best of times. However, that is nothing compared to...
Piano Bar Harmonising Hope In The Face of COVID-19
Founder and co-owner of Geelong's Piano Bar Andy Pobjoy laughs as he explains how he creatively juggles playing the piano,...
Who Switched On The Light? A Book Review
Pina Di Donato's has emerged to the self-help arena with her newly released book Who Switched the Lights On?...
Messages of Hope From Brisbane-based Poet Tom Stodulka
Written by Renae Failla Around the world, lockdown and isolation continue with long term impacts of COVID-19 lurking, many...
How Books Save Us- Pondering with Karen Brooks
Written by Karen Brooks Here we are at the tail end of a year that, in its numerical configuration alone (2020) promised so...
How to Encourage a Love of Reading in Your Children
Written by Katie Moore The benefits of reading are hugely impactful in many different areas of your child’s life, and not...
Radical Tech Companies Helping and Not Commodifying Humanity
Written by Kirsten Macdonald Artificial intelligence is the art of a computing system making decisions with the capability...
Torrens University and Beyond Blue Launch Free Mental Health Course
Written by Renae Failla Warning: This article deals with the sensitive topic of suicide and mental health. If you (or...
Children’s Book to Help Children and Young People Cope with COVID-19
A new children's book aiming to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19 has come to life, created by a...
A Guide To Looking After Our Mental Health- World Mental Health Day
As measures to restrict movement as part of efforts to reduce the infections of COVID-19, many of us are faced with making...
We Celebrate People Shining Hope On Mental Health
As World Mental Health Day arrives, it is more timely than ever to reflect on the societal conditions the global pandemic...
The Famous Mrs Fanny Finch
Written by Cassidy Krygger On the 18th of August 2020, it was the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment in the United...
Olympic Sport; The Birds Eye View of Art
Written by Montanna Macdonald Have you ever wondered what sports look like from a bird's eye view? Well, this is what...
Gen Anthems That Rocked Our World Part 2: 1960s-1990s
Written by Montanna Macdonald Here at Ponderings, we have brought together the generational hits of the western world in a...
Gen Anthems That Rocked Our World Part 1: 1920s-1950s
Written by Montanna MacdonaldFrom the 1920s to the 2020s, from Blues, Jazz, swing, pop, rock, reggae, rap and everything in...
The Evolution of Dogs
Written by Montanna Macdonald I am sitting in the sun on the grass in a pandemic lockdown, looking into the puppy dog eyes...
Melbourne Social Media Series: The Business Pivot
Written by Renae Failla How are businesses pivoting and diversifying their product range during COVID-19 to re-emerge...
Interview with Debb Oliver – The Monkey Brush
Written by Renae Failla Skyrocketing to fame only months ago, Debb Oliver has become somewhat of a household name in the...
The Small Town Boy Who Undressed Marilyn
Written by Cassidy Krygger From a small country town in New South Wales to dressing Hollywood stars such as Marilyn Monroe...
Its Life Jim But Not As We Know It- The Cool Tech Stuff Making ISO Easier
Written by Kirsten Macdonald 2020 has bought some surprises, and tech has never been more important. We peek at some of the...
The Inside Files of The Mysterious Banksy
Written by Renae Failla Who is the real Banksy? Or who do we think he can be? In 2010, Banksy was considered one of...
A Nibble on Philosophy and The Soul Part Four- Berkeley
Written by Kirsten Macdonald Welcome to Part 4 of Ponderings Nibble on the Soul, an unashamedly reductionalist peekaboo at...
Australian Father of the Year Award
Written by Renae Failla With Father’s Day, a day to remember paternal bonds and the influence of fathers on society, fast...
The Revolutionary Scar Treatments Helping Aussies
Written by Kirsten Macdonald The introduction of new tech into mainstream clinics is making procedures for scar reduction...
15 Tips on How To Be A Good Digital Citizen in Business
Written by Kirsten Macdonald If you are in business you most likely know how important it is to have a thriving digital...
Thinking Yourself Slim is Serious Science
Written by Kirsten Macdonald Can you think yourself slim? According to groundbreaking therapist Julia Lorent, the answer is...
Delicious Chaos – Interview with Clare Bowditch
Words by Kirsten Macdonald On this planet, there appears to be an advanced species dexterously capable of left and right...
Advocate’s Webinar to Lead Prevention in Elder Abuse
Written by Kirsten Macdonald With the pandemic creating rising financial stress and more adult children likely to move back...
Top Ten Go Fund Me Pages In Australia
Written by Renae Failla While we are sitting at home during COVID, particularly for those of us in Victoria, it’s easy to...
Pondering The World’s Strangest Toys
Written by Cassidy Krygger We all had a favourite toy when we were kids. From dolls to cars, puzzles and blocks toys play...
Pondering Quirky Collections From Around the World
Written by Cassidy Krygger From back scratchers to hotel key cards, humans like to collect weird and quirky stuff. And...
Quirky Tidbits For Dinner Table Fact Dropping
Written by Kirsten Macdonald Sparking interesting topics for the dinner table conversation isn't always easy. Perhaps you...
The Nanny Named Fran
Written by Cassidy Krygger Fran Drescher has lived an incredible life. Best known to us all as the hilarious and carefree...
Aristotle’s Insights and The Curious Incident Of His Wife on The Isle of Lesbos
Written by Kirsten Macdonald When we ponder the great minds in bite-sized nibbles, you cannot go too far down the boulevard...
