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Some skills we never lose…
Recently I began watching a series on television called the Great British Sewing Bee. A contest to find the best sewer of a group of selected contestants using a process of elimination each week. Young, old, male and female compete … Continue reading
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Self publishing, ageing and writing!
I am publishing my second novel Issie Mac in a couple of weeks time. Okay, it’s taken a while, actually it’s been five years since my first book Finding Eliza was published. And I’m not getting any younger. Anyway my … Continue reading
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The Balance of Ageing
Yesterday I had a discussion with friends, all in their late sixties and early seventies, about ageing. When do we consider ourselves old? Is it when we are a particular age or becoming less active and for some, unwell? Do … Continue reading
Life … it used to so easy!
Friends are about to fly to Europe tomorrow, they haven’t been for over two years but they are taking the plunge into what used to be normal. Another friend is in England, she arrived there two days ago and is … Continue reading
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Tagged Change, Life, People, Reflection, writing
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Oh to be a Muso!
Whenever I hear and watch musicians I’m filled with longing. Longing for a talent that I haven’t been fortunate to have or cultivate. The ability to express through instrument and voice is pure joy. I know this because when I’m … Continue reading
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Reflection time …
I haven’t blogged for some time. My intentions have been good but somehow the urge passes or is it more that life reflection is hard to capture in words and sentences? I think it’s the latter. Much has transpired in … Continue reading
For the love of the Irish
I’ve just returned from Ireland, you know, the evergreen place that captures the imagination of so many. Even without Irish heritage, unlike my husband who’s ancestry is all things Irish, I’ve learnt to love the place. But despite the rich … Continue reading
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Book launch in the little town of Majorca
It was a beautiful day in the tiny township of Majorca. The sun shone and a sense of Autumn drifted across the small hall. The afternoon tea tables were weighed down with scones, slices and cheese platters whilst the finger … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogging, Book Launch, books, Celebration, Country towns, Family, Life, Majorca, writing
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Finding Eliza book launch…
I’m excited to let everyone know that my book ‘Finding Eliza’ is to be launched at 2pm on Sunday 22nd April 2018, at the Majorca Hall in Majorca (Central Victoria). This story has been a long time coming. It’s changed as … Continue reading
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Tagged Adoption, Belonging, Book Launch, Celebration, Family, Fiction, writing
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Heather Whitford Roche 