About my family
I found our old childhood book while rummaging through a removal box for something else. The cover was slightly torn but it brought a smile to my face; a well-loved book, Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne. I opened the cover and there on the inside page his name written in blue ink in his unmistakable cursive hand-writing. […]
One of the bravest choices to make when immigrating to the other side of the world is to leave family and friends. It’s not like it’s near enough to ‘pop’ over for afternoon tea with Auntie or catch up with the whole family over a long Sunday lunch. It’s a good twenty-four hours and a few […]
Have you ever had to sleep on the wrong side of the bed? After you’ve staked a claim to your-side-of-the-bed for over twenty seven years, just imagine how odd it would feel to sleep on ‘the other side’.
I am fifty – FIFTY! I feel like I’m confessing to being an addict. I’ve been dreading this moment and on the eve of the big day, feel like bursting into tears. I can’t believe that I have reached this milestone age – my life has flashed by and I’m on the downward slope – […]
Reinvent the Letter Format I’m cheating and hope you won’t mind? You see, I’m time poor at the moment and have decided that you absolutely won’t mind that I’ve linked this assignment to a post I wrote back in November 2014. It was actually a Blogging 101 assignment and the subject was my dream reader. […]
Fortunately in today’s modern households, our time spent at the kitchen sink has been reduced considerably, thanks to the introduction of the dish-washer, convenience food and disposable income to spend on restaurants and take-away meals. I was fortunate enough to have this as my view from my kitchen sink for the last nine years – […]
After months of uncertainty and the odd feeling of limbo that comes with it, we have finally had confirmation that a move interstate, to Brisbane, is on the cards for us. When I say us I mean my husband and me; our young adult children have decided to stay in Adelaide; our daughter would prefer […]
This week marks the tenth anniversary of our arrival in Adelaide, South Australia as migrants. One thing that was lacking in our new life was the ability to reminisce with our new found friends. We had no ground to go back on and no memories to share. I will always remember the first time that […]
Ten years ago today, along with hubby (the chef) and two children, we left our home country and the people we love more than anything else in the world for a new life in Australia. What a crazy thing to do; who does that? Who takes their children away from their friends and family that […]
Today in Adelaide we were blessed with a dry and mostly sunny day which was wonderful after the recent wintery run of cold and wet weather. I was relieved because I went to watch my son play rugby. As I stood on the side line watching, I couldn’t help but think what a wonderful outlet […]
Waking the Wombat