Day 22 – Be Prepared
Moora mooras Lalagullis Sixes Mother Owl It was quite a few decades ago, a memory still burning strong. Days of innocence, teamwork, learning, growing. Bush walking, cooking, games, tolerance. And…
Day 21 – Speak, even…
I think we were all touched in some way earlier this year when the news broke of a young girl who had taken her own life. My heart tried to…
Day 18 – Play of Light
A little while ago – about 140 million years ago – fine marine sands were being deposited across inland Australia as the inland sea receded. Over time massive weathering caused…
Day 17 – Like a summer storm
We have been experiencing storms over the last few days. The air has been heavy as the humidity rises and the thunderous clouds roll around the hills. Like most of…
Day 15 – Hope when its needed most
“People don’t choose hardship. For every person experiencing hardship there is a story” As a lover of stories, this statement captured my heart. It is true, we all have a…
Day 14 – A village to raise a child
I’m a believer in the power of creativity to heal the mind. Its why I write and I am thankful that I have found ‘my thing’ that helps my crazy-at-times…
Day 13 – Go the Extra Mile, for DfS
Can you imagine…you have finally found the courage to put yourself ‘out there’ and look for a job. Its been years since you have had any sort of job –…
Day 12 – When the Mind is Lost
We can all have a bit of a laugh about the silly things we do. I know just last week I couldn’t find the milk – I had put it…
Day 11 – Thirsty for your help
I remember seeing you saunter down our road, but you haven’t visited for a while. I remember being woken at night with your grunting, but I barely remember the sound…
Day 10 – Liquid Gold, Life for a Baby
I usually listen to the radio as I walk my country tracks each morning. Mostly, its ABC radio where I can get my morning news, a bit of commentary and…