The perils of putt-putt

Ever discover that a cherished childhood memory is actually a mirage? Amanda Blair comes face to face with a terrifying home truth.

THE FLYER ARRIVED in my computer inbox offering a half-price special for the whole family. I clicked the VIEW DEAL button and up popped a glossy promotional photo featuring a smiling family. Happy kids. Happy parents. Happy everything. I was struck by a sudden wave of nostalgia; yes, of course, I loved doing this when I was younger. I was that happy kid in the photo and my parents were those happy parents. We were that happy family – metaphorically speaking, of course. I purchased immediately and printed off my pass with an inexplicable sense of urgency. After all, the offer expired in January 2017. I called out to the family, directing them to assemble in the lounge room at once as I had a big, exciting, life-changing announcement. I…

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The Australian Women's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2015

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