In my early twenties, I first visited Paris as part of a Contiki tour. Contiki tours were for 18-35 year olds wanting a glimpse of Europe and… Read more “First Timers To France”
Mother’s Day 2017
Today, my youngest son was asked to give the Mother’s Day speech at his school. Unlike his brother, Nic is naturally shy and public speaking is only… Read more “Mother’s Day 2017”
Holiday Season Tips for Parents of Young Children
Well 2016 has all but gone, just a few weeks left to enjoy Christmas gatherings and end of the year celebrations. It all sounds like a lot… Read more “Holiday Season Tips for Parents of Young Children”
Bali Leaves Me Breathless
Being in Bali inspires me to write. Possibly it is just having the time and freedom to let my mind relax and explore what is going on… Read more “Bali Leaves Me Breathless”
Welcome Home Aussie Olympians
The Olympic flame has been extinguished, our national flag lowered and neatly packed away. Dreams and realities are now measured. Saying good bye to old friends, team… Read more “Welcome Home Aussie Olympians”
A Bali Tropical Holiday Revives My Senses
A holiday in Bali is one that is based on senses. It starts with my dogs sensing that something is about to change in their predictable world.… Read more “A Bali Tropical Holiday Revives My Senses”
Forty Something
Today I am officially in my “late forties”. Not quite knocking on fifty’s door, but pulling into the driveway. While I don’t mind that fifty is around… Read more “Forty Something”
When Hello, Means Goodbye
Today my dear friends should be celebrating their daughter’s thirteenth birthday, just like they did for their eldest daughter’s eighteenth birthday a few weeks before, and just… Read more “When Hello, Means Goodbye”
Diggers Day
Originally posted on Anzac Annee:
Have you been to Gallipoli they said? No said I, and I bent my head. Surely April Twenty Fifth is not a…
Sanity Saver With Boys
KING AND JESTER I have been blessed with having two sons. Boisterous, busy, inquisitive and switched on lads. As they got the age of starting… Read more “Sanity Saver With Boys”
