Online Activities
It’s easy and convenient to be drawn into online activities (including social media) and it can take a concerted effort to ...
Books and Things
The month of May (Maggio) saw me invited to participate in the Local Authors Day (LAD) at Canungra Books & Art, Gold Coast
While Waiting
Recently, while waiting in a hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) area, I was struck by several things.
Life in Africa
The first twenty-four hours back in Africa (Cape Town, to be exact) was a sensory overload.
Legends
In Australia, it is common to hear someone say, 'You're a legend,' almost as a throw-away compliment.
Hello World!
During January (Gennaio), I’ve been thinking globally. Yes—hello world!—just like the great Lady A song.
Family
Special occasions, such as Christmas time, can bring a family together. It’s a time for reconnecting, and hopefully, laughter and joy.
Writing: To Be or Not to Be
There is a raft of podcasts, workshops, books, and even, one-on-one sessions, about writing (how to become a writer). I recently read...
Murder!
Murder is a horribly strong and hateful word: taking life by unlawful means …
Generations
Being a grandmother is a wondrous thing. It really brings to mind the passage of time, but in a good way …