I naively thought Dry July was a northern hemisphere summer weather phenomenon when in actual fact it’s a month when people can sign up to abstain from alcohol for a whole month while at the same time raising funds to support people affected by cancer. It all started back in 2008, when three mates decided […]
This is all a bit sad and unexpected I have to say, and as 3Rs of Retirement states, you’ll miss us when we’re gone! It’s been a great challenge to ‘have a go’ at and a wonderful community. I’ve really enjoyed taking part over the last couple of years. And so to my favourites. This […]
This week in Australia it has been National Volunteer Week; a time to stop and recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to the Australian community. Just under 4 million – that’s 19.0% of the population aged 15 years and over (2016 census) volunteer their time, skills, friendship, and experience to make a difference to the […]
Hello… First up, I’d like to say a big thank you and a warm welcome for coming over to my website! My name is Eleanor (you can call me Ellie) and I am the heart and soul behind SugarFreeSweetness. 271 more words via About — sugarfreesweetness Jump on over and check out this delightful website and […]
Recently I met up with someone I’ve met online – that’s right, on the internet! How does a straighty-one-eighty like me end up doing something so risky? No, I haven’t signed up to an online dating or social site; nor have I been swiping right? (or is it left, I have no idea!) No, nothing […]
For this week’s challenge, share a photo of liquid in whatever state, shape, or color you happen to capture it in. You can go as big as the ocean or as small as a teardrop, as clear as vodka or as opaque as milk. Let’s raise a glass to your photos. When I first read […]
For this week’s photo challenge, explore what it means to find your place in the world. Where’s your safe space? Where do you go when you need to feel inspired or cheered up? Do you prefer to feel cozy and comforted in a smaller town or do you thrive on the buzz of a big […]
I don’t know about you but Facebook has become my personal assistant and go to for remembering birthdays of friends and family. It has even replaced the sending of birthday cards but also opened up the number of birthday wishes received. Of course it hasn’t replaced cards to my close loved ones but it has […]
Last August I became a train commuter for the first time. Every job since the age of 17 I have driven to, with three exceptions – the first when I worked in the family restaurant, I walk up the garden path to that job; the second when I worked and lived in a hotel – […]
Waking the Wombat