"Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it." – Mary Oliver

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  • List #45: Today’s Shopping List

    List #45: Today’s Shopping List

    I normally write out my shopping or errands list in my notebook and then take a photo of it for when I’m at the shop. My photo reel has photos like this sprinkled throughout. Today I am making Smoky Chickpea, Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup, but I already have more than half the ingredients I…

  • Australian Pollinator Count

    Australian Pollinator Count

    I took part in the Australian Pollinator Count today. To have your results included in the official study you had to get 80% on their identification test. I am a complete novice at bugs, so I had to go through the information a few times before I managed 80%. I went outside and picked the…

  • Five Things Friday

    Five Things Friday

    2. Today was my first run since last Friday due to the cold. It was a little tester (5K) and I’m pretty sure I’m recovered. G took Riley for a walk and I met him at the park, then we picked up hot drinks on our way home. 3. The girls both have the day…

  • Spotted Photo Theme: June Treasures

    Spotted Photo Theme: June Treasures

    I’ve been joining in with Hanna’s Spotted Photo Theme challenges each month this year. This month the theme is treasures. First up I have a photo from our trip last year to Spain to do the Camino. A lot of the large cathedrals have museums attached that house various historical treasures. I’ve picked one piece…

  • Spotted photos: Yellow

    Spotted photos: Yellow

    I’m currently in London, killing some time in the hotel before I head off to cheer G on as he runs the London Marathon. I have an action plan to hopefully see him at multiple spots which requires me leaving the hotel at 9:30 am, so I have a little bit of time to post…

  • It’s Time for a Break

    It’s Time for a Break

    I’ll be taking a break from here for about a month. It’s time to disconnect and recharge, plus get a few of my internet free days done. I’ll be back here towards the end of October, just in time for NaBloPoMo!

  • Hello!

    Hello!

    This isn’t my first blog. I’ve vacillated for a while now, trying to decide whether to continue with that blog or start something new and finally settled on something new. I decided to make the old blog entirely private to protect my now-adult children’s privacy. The pandemic has coincided with significant changes in my life…