Bullying – it would seem that some people have experienced it in one form or another. It can be referred to as a part of growing up; a ‘rite of passage’, although there are those fortunate enough who can go through life never experiencing it at all. Unfortunately, this particular transition for some can become […]
I’ve always had a fascination with death; it was through my father that I learned to appreciate the Egyptian afterlife. Despite a religious upbringing, this was really how I began to question my own mortality and what happens to us after death. It explains my interest in the supernatural, including communicating with the dead. Some […]
January 26th is Australia Day, and in 1988 we celebrated our Bicentennial. Part of the festivities included a re-enactment of the tall ships entering Sydney Harbour, helicopters and war planes including Lancaster bombers and public transport was free for the day. My family and I were fortunate that one of our relatives lived at Dover […]
I recall when I was about three years old; my father carrying me in his arms towards the big open mouth of Luna Park in Sydney. I cried my eyes out, refusing to go inside and be eaten by that huge monster with the big mouth. Once inside, I was fine; I realised the man […]
Recently I had gone back to do some office work on a casual basis. The work was tediously dull, but the hours were flexible and my colleagues were fun to be around. Yet, lurking within the background was the ever present spectre of office politics. My motivation to be there was of-course the extra income, […]
Don’t you just love it when out of the blue, some wonderful things happen? Like when a new idea for a story comes along that has to be captured quickly before it flitters away or when you get given something you just weren’t expecting? Now, after last week’s post, I thought I might have scared […]
Oh wow – hard to believe that the blogging awards just keep on coming! Jen from Jen’s Bookshelf has been kind enough to award me the Kreativ Blogger Award. Thank you SO much Jen, this is yet another ‘purty’ one! The rules are that I am to tell you ten things about myself and then […]
2011 is definitely shaping up to be a good year (is it my positive attitude coming through, you think?) Only a few short weeks in and Lesann Berry has given me the One Lovely Blog Award. Wohoo! With so many blogs out there, feeling that your little blog is just one tiny blip in the […]
Squee! For me, so far, 2012 has gone off to a terrific start. I have gone upmarket – I finally have myself a study. It has been almost fifteen years since I have had a room to call my own; a luxury I have not known since having two children. Master 13 now occupies the […]
I love roller coasters. I’m one of those people who have to sit in the very front of the first carriage, ensuring that I get an unobstructed view throughout the entire ride. I scream so loud and laugh so hard that tears fall from my eyes. I’m always eager to do it all over again. […]
