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Peace and Serenity

It amazes me every single time how much the Bush Block reconnects and recharges me. Sitting under the bush fig tree listening to the sound track that is the Australian summer. The call of the birds and the constant whirl of insects. Some sounds I know while others are a curiosity to my ears. EveryContinue reading “Peace and Serenity”

Learner Sewer

For as long as I remember I’ve always wanted to sew. My mother and great-aunt were both sewers and at various times would give me little lessons. However, I was impatient and just wanted to “sew stuff”! Years went by and I decided I was happy enough to just buy clothes or have my mumContinue reading “Learner Sewer”

Why do I run?

I’ve slowly come to accept that I am a runner. A label I never thought would apply to me. It certainly wasn’t an activity or sport I willing did as a child. Besides my younger brother was the “talented” track and field person in the family. However one day Hubby Dearest came home with aContinue reading “Why do I run?”

Comrades or Work Wives….

I know I have spoken in previous blogs about my job. For anyone new, I’m a teacher. I’ve taught instrumental music to classroom music, primary school and for the last 10 plus yearS high school. I can not say this loudly enough, my best teaching experiences have come when I’ve had the best people toContinue reading “Comrades or Work Wives….”

Family Dinners

So, question…..who actually enjoys preparing and cooking family dinners? I know there are a wide variety of opinions on this particular meal of the day. One only needs to look on Facebook for large swaths of people who have created groups just to this one meal. Everything from fussy eaters to budget dinners to help,Continue reading “Family Dinners”

Biddy

I remember when Husband Dear first bought home this tiny red fluff ball of a kelpie puppy. She was about 6 weeks old, maybe 7, and was a gift to our oldest boy as a 2nd birthday present. Yes, we were that family that gifted our son his first ever dog. Now the puppy wasContinue reading “Biddy”

Rites of Passage

The other week a friend asked if I could take photos of her children at their senior formal (for other parts of the world this is known as prom).Lets just say I was nervous. Actually lets be real, I was petrified! These were photos to mark a tremendous point in time for the family, aContinue reading “Rites of Passage”

Growing Up

Sunday marked the birthday of my youngest son. He turned the big 13. Two months ago our eldest son turned 15. I remember giving birth and people saying to me “cherish every moment as they grow up quick”. At the time I was pretty blasé about that comment. Both boys were so little and timeContinue reading “Growing Up”

Rituals

Every morning Husband Dear and I always sit and have our morning cuppa, together. Before the cuppa the dogs are let out. This happens every morning. If this routine is missed or messed around with, it gives a weird vibe to the rest of the day! My rituals and that of my family give meContinue reading “Rituals”

Gratefulness

It’s been twelve months since Husband Dear became extremely ill. If that wasn’t stressful enough it all had to happen when the pandemic hit and we were in lock down. However, after twelve months I’ve continually reflected on what happened As a family we became a stronger unit. I love that my children are capableContinue reading “Gratefulness”