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10 June 2026

I’m sure we wore sunburn cream as kids. I’m sure we wore hats as kids. But I’m sure we spent a lot of time in bathers and sleeveless tops in pools, at the beach, in the back garden, on the tennis court as kids. And the result is a deep and meaningful relationship with a dermatologist. Susan and I have found a new one in Perth, recommended by our favourite expert in Melbourne. 

Ann & Susan - backyard, City Beach, 1960s

Chris Heyes finds me somewhat amusing because when I have to strip off for that annual check up (please don’t dwell on that vision too long), he usually finds that my underwear matches my glasses and my rings. Clearly a first for him. Once he gets over this distraction, he then usually finds bits to burn off or cut out.

I knew that I had some cutting to be done on my face by the time I got back from overseas but miraculously, there was even more cutting to do on my shin. So as I type, I have stitches and bandages up and down to remind me that pink people shouldn’t spend too much time outdoors.

Too late she cried.