In our weekly interview about objects, the longtime journalist shares the devastating story of a family item she lost – and the ones she treasures today
Brockie is one of eight prominent Australians tracing their family history in the new season of Who Do You Think You Are? Her episode will see the longtime media figure attempting to solve the mystery of her father’s ancestry. She says the irony of her profession is not lost on her – and that asking other people about their lives “was probably also a way of avoiding my own story”.
Mrs Wishy-Washy and the Belly Button Fisherman, painted by Jenny’s daughter in the first week of primary school.But if I did have time to think, I’d grab two wonderful paintings my daughter Thea did during her first week at primary school. One is of a character in a children’s book called Mrs Wishy-Washy who washes farm animals only to have them run outside and roll in the mud again. She’s supposed to be cross, but Thea clearly saw the bright side of the story.
The other one is of a very happy fisherman with glorious blond locks and a big blue fishing line. When my daughter brought the painting home she cheerfully pointed out that the big dark circle at the top of the fisherman’s legs was his belly button. Both paintings are full of exuberance and joy. I figure that would be just what I’d need after a fire.Four stainless steel utensils I’ve had since my early twenties: two big spoons and two flippers.
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