Made to Last
January 21, 2021
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
Tag: Family Life
No Power, No Worries
April 17, 2020
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
Remembering Lamby
July 10, 2019
A tribute to the rambunctious little lamb that wormed her way into our garden and into my heart. … More Remembering Lamby
Focus, Action … Checkmate
March 7, 2018
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
Lessons from a Lock-up
February 25, 2018
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?
Coming Full Circle
January 12, 2018
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.
My world of Animals
January 19, 2017
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
Mundane Monday Garden Gratitudes
August 22, 2016
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
Lamb on Friday: A B-a-a-d idea?
July 22, 2016
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?
Wednesday’s hard to bear
June 8, 2016
Lately I’ve been exploring close to home and today was no exception but what I found was fairly typical of what’s in many rural communities. Mostly. Like this cow who eyed us as we stopped. She looked pretty relaxed, and why wouldn’t she with no stress, a lush paddock to enjoy and a view of … More Wednesday’s hard to bear
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