Day 20 – A sustainable future
Yesterday I was part of a group of interested parties that were exercising the rights of free speech, a right we enjoy as part of our democratic government. Government representatives…
Day 19 – In drought, and always
Today was spent on a bus travelling around parts of the district. With recent storms there are now pockets of green, a few dams with water and the stock even…
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 16 – 80 percent out in front
It was powerful. Astounding, Confronting, Shocking, Eye-opening, Enlightening, All wrapped into about 100 minutes. I had heard about this organisation; however, I had not taken the time to fully understand…
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 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 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…
Day 8 – Sight Lost, Freedom Found
She was vision impaired, almost blind for a long time before she told her family. We were amazed at how well she kept the secret. In hindsight I do remember…