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

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  • Five on Friday

    While I was in the city last week I picked up some cute postcards. One of these is already on the way to Kyria. If you would like to receive some snail mail from me let me know. Email me if you’ve got my email or pop a note in the comments and I’ll be…

  • 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…