“Would you please tell me, which way I ought to go from here?”“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the cat.“I don’t much care where … ” said Alice.“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the cat.”— Lewis Carroll What a wise cat and how true it … More Open Minded in March
The tale of a redgum table, from its inception to the building and the colossal task of moving it to its new home. … More Made to Last
When the power went off on Easter Saturday it was a chance to get back to basics and pretend we’re camping. But nothing lasts forever, not even a virtual camping trip. … More No Power, No Worries
A tribute to the rambunctious little lamb that wormed her way into our garden and into my heart. … More Remembering Lamby
Life is like a game of chess. Changing with every move. Chinese proverb Ain’t that the truth. When was the last time you played Chess? I had a game with my 17yo son on the weekend at his suggestion. It’s been years since we’d last played. He set the chess board up, an elaborate wooden set … More Focus, Action … Checkmate
I have a confession to make. I’m not a very good mum. In fact I’m neglectful, thoughtless and sometimes I wonder how I could possibly deserve the awesomeness in my life. How else can I explain leaving Harry in the car overnight, for thirteen hours?
It’s not very often I write a blog post about food but last night in my kitchen everywhere I looked I saw food in circles. And I thought it was so apt for Frank’s Tuesday Challenge: Circle that this post is the result. Everything comes full circle. Let me elaborate.
A world without animals would be exceptionally dull. At least in my books. I grew up with cats. We adopted many strays that ventured into our back yard. Well at least I did. I’ll never forget the day my dad sat in the kitchen and told me there was no way the cat was staying. Behind … More My world of Animals
Today in Melbourne I woke to a cold grey sky and a wet and dreary morning, which matched the heaviness in my heart. But I refused to let it overwhelm me. So I rugged up, donned my gardening gloves and hit the garden for a bit of green thumb therapy. My garden is a mess. … More Mundane Monday Garden Gratitudes
The only lamb I’ve ever had in my kitchen was a roast one, infused with garlic and rosemary. But today when I got home and walked into my kitchen I was greeted by a small four legged variety, a scrawny cute looking little ewe. My daughter, who works part time on a sheep farm in … More Lamb on Friday: A B-a-a-d idea?
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