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‘All Fall Down’…A brave write
I’ve just finished reading Cassandra Austin’s novel ‘All Fall Down’. I bought this book out of curiosity and a love of all things ‘outback’. I was also hooked by Rosalie Ham’s (author of ‘The Dressmaker’) quote on the front cover of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Abuse, Family, Greyhounds, Outback Australia, Relationships, Small communities
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When a problem can’t be solved
I guess it’s true to say that most of us have had setbacks and difficulties in our life. There is no doubt that some problems are larger and more impactful than others. Mostly, difficulties and tricky situations work themselves through. … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Death, Disability, Disenfranchised grief, Family, grief, Individuals, Isolation, Loss, Problems, Trauma
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And so this is Christmas…again!
Each year I promise myself to avoid the hype, ignore the tinsel and eat and drink less. However, if I’m to be really honest here, I mostly allow myself to be caught up in the froth, bubble and frantic pace that … Continue reading
Posted in Life, People, Relationships, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Anxiety, Calm, Christmas, Stress
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Hope Farm by Peggy Frew
Recently, I read this gripping and jagged book by Peggy Frew. Originally I loved the name of the book, it sort of intrigued me but when I started to turn the pages it clearly became the characters that engaged me from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Deprivation, Life, Loss, Relationships, Survival, Women, writing
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Our Souls At Night
I’ve just read a beautiful book, in fact seven of my friends from my book-group also read it. It’s one of those books that linger on in the mind well after the last page has been turned. There is so … Continue reading
Posted in Life, People, Relationships, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged ageing, Expectations, Loss, reading, Relationships, writing
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Big space outside my little space
I always love it when I spend time in another place with other people, especially if they live very different lives. This week-end was one of those times. I spent the week-end on a farming property in rural Victoria. Gum … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Life, Music, People, Relationships, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Country towns, Culture, Farming land, Life, Life style, People, Rural settings, Wide spaces, writing
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Sexism, alive and well
Yesterday was one of those days. A day that pierced the wall of false contentment and well-being. It started like any other day, listening to the ABC, going to the gym, attending to a few chores and putting off overdue work … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Life, People, Relationships, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Arrogence, Entitlement, Feminism, Hysteria, Ignorance, Men, Sexism, Women
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Finding the time we need
Over the years I don’t think I’ve been very good at appreciating or perhaps valuing time to do the smaller things in life that matter. Most of us I guess, have commitments and responsibilities that gobble up precious hours. I know I have … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Fitness, Health, Life, Meaning, People, Reflection, Responsibility, Stress, Time, Valueing smaller things, Work/life balance, writing
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It’s hard to think about…and harder to act perhaps
It’s hard to think about the fact that so many people in the world are in difficult, if not dangerous situations right this moment. It’s hard to think about people who have fled persecution and harm and are now locked away in detention … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Equality, Minority groups, Poverty, Refugees, Violence, World politics
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