Danny Katz
Danny Katz is a columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. He writes the Modern Guru column in the Good Weekend magazine. He is also the author of the books Spit the Dummy, Dork Geek Jew and the Little Lunch series for kids.
Modern Guru
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My son loves our neighbours’ dachshund. Can he offer free doggie daycare?
The short answer: it’s a win-win situation, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
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Modern Guru
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She wants to roam the planet. He wants to stay put and save it. Which argument flies?
Let her scratch that travel itch, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
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This just sucks: How to deal with a post-hike surprise at a cafe
Our Modern Guru on the correct disposal of slimy companions after a bushwalk.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
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Happy 1000th birthday Modern Guru
To celebrate the milestone, we’ve gathered 10 of our favourite Katz columns from recent years - and spoken with the Guru himself (on video).
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
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After 42 years of teaching, I’ve grown to dislike people – and just want me-time. OK?
You’ve earned the right to dislike humanity for the rest of your life, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
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Will colour-coded bookshelves help sell my home?
Grouping books according to their colour is a step too far, writes our Modern Guru – but let’s not overrate the “lived-in” charm factor, either.
- by Danny Katz
Modern guru
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Chill pill: Do blister pack tablets need to be popped in order?
The answer relates to the urgency of pill intake, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
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Can I stop my friend’s husband from making snide comments?
Love is mysterious, writes our Modern Guru, with the finest people often attracted to … others.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
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How can I stop my horoscope obsession?
Quitting the future-predicting now augurs a happier tomorrow, says our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
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Shouldn’t my adult children be paying their way when we all go out?
Discuss who’s paying before you go anywhere, writes our Modern Guru. This way, everyone can avoid bill shock.
- by Danny Katz
Modern Guru
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Should I stop booing the other team at the footy?
No! As long as it’s done correctly, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz