It’s been over a month since we returned from our epic trip around Australia, a trip that morphed from three months on the road to ten. Not only did we journey through the centre of Australia and the length of the west coast, but it took me through a bit of an inner journey of … More Changing Course in the Grampians
Ten minutes from my home is one of the most colourful bush markets in Melbourne. And tonight was the annual Christmas Twilight Market. It had been ages since I’d last been. How often do we ignore what’s right on our doorstep? But not tonight. Set amongst the gum trees the St Andrews Market has been … More Satin Pants and Piercings
Today I had my second last Zumba class for the year and, as usual, it was a high energy, high octane and full on hour of fantastic music and moves. But I nearly didn’t show up. I was feeling tired and unmotivated and literally had to drag myself into the lesson. Sometimes that’s how I feel … More Doing the Snoopy Dance
I nearly drowned when I was a little girl. One minute I was wading knee deep in a river, the next I’d stepped into a hole and was over my head. I still remember the panic. Yesterday, as I watched my son swim his last lesson of the year, I realised he doesn’t need them anymore. … More Sink or Swim
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