When you read this I will have just touched down in Queensland for a writing retreat. This is the 4th time this has been scheduled and, thanks to covid, has had to be cancelled each time. Touch wood nothing happens to derail our plans today. You might think we are home and hose knowing I…
Articles from February 2021
Covid and the crazies
There have always been conspiracy theorists, but I don’t think there was a time before covid when conspiracy theorists grabbed so many headlines, or were the subject of so many water cooler conversations. Covid has certainly brought out the worst of the conspiracy theories. It must be so frustrating for those who have to deal…
Valentine’s
Last Sunday was Valentine’s Day. The Hub and I did absolutely nothing to celebrate. Why? Because we never celebrate Valentine’s. We really aren’t into “days”, mostly because we don’t like the commercialisation. For mothers/fathers day, we only expect the Barbarians to make us a cuppa and toast in bed for brekky. We’re very much about…
Life can tumble
It’s funny how in a split second things can change. This morning I had just finished making the Barbarian’s school lunches, was still in my pjs, and the phone rang. The Hub had been in an accident. Just like that life tumbled. I threw on the first clothing I grabbed, told the Barbarians to make…
Favourite websites
In 2021 I’m answering a list of weekly journal questions. Read about it here. Post about your five favourite websites.There are quite a few websites I visit regularly, and as I don’t know how to find statistics on the ones I visit the most, I’m taking a bit of a stab…and grouping them a little.…