Columns

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

I put the deposit on the cottage down in February, when we weren’t sure what this summer was…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Naomi Osaka, a professional tennis player withdrew from the French Open citing mental health.…

“Oh, look who finally decided to join us in the real world.” Is this something you’ve said to…

One of my favourite things to do is go for long drives.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Remember when Paul Simon sang about “50 ways to leave your lover,” but only named five and none of them were actually solid ways to leave your lover? Slip out the back, Jack. Make a new plan, Stan. (If you don’t know this song, your parents have failed you). You’re singing it right now, aren’t you?

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Most people in the world believe in God. They find purpose for life and comfort in troubles by…

I’m not an athlete and I have never been an athlete – and newsflash: I am never going to be an athlete. Shocking, I know, but best I be honest about my non-athletic aspirations as I congratulate our Olympic and Paralympic athletes for what I consider to be super-human feats.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

So it turns out I have a type.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

The other day I was on the internet and came across some fascinating stuff. One of the things that…