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I haven't always travelled light. The first time I went overseas I brought two large suitcases with me. I have no idea why I thought I needed to go abroad anchored down by 80 kilos of shoes, shirts, skirts, scarves and earrings. But nevertheless, I was prepared for everything from a flood to a gala at Parliament House. It took me all of 12 minutes to realize this was a bad idea and I haven't looked back since. Now I travel light. No matter where I go, I go with a backpack. My mom and sist ...

"Why is it that when people want to avoid something," I asked my dentist, "they always say, 'I'd rather have a root canal than {fill in the blank}?'" "Years ago it was tough," he responded. "But these days it's like getting a tooth filled." Oh, yeah, I thought, and I suppose you believe in the Tooth Fairy. Dr. G had just told me I needed to have my first root canal. The procedure is a cliché substitute for the word "pain." I had to sink my teeth into the whole id ...