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

  • Seasons

    I’ve been dipping in and out of Turning of Days: Lessons from Nature, Season and Spirit. Her reflections on nature, the changing of the seasons and the way these lead…

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  • Tenderheart Cook #9 and #10

    Cooking my way through the Tenderheart Cookbook. Kale Dumplings with Brothy Butter Beans I’m not a fan of butter beans; I usually find them too dry and chewy, so I made…

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  • Friday Thoughts #10

    We have had so much rain here lately. It poured most days over Easter, which made for a very lazy weekend. We were down with my parents, and some siblings…

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  • March’s Books

    Summarising in 25 words what was most noteworthy to me from the books I finished this month. The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time #2) – Robert Jordan I’m enjoying…

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  • In the Garden March 2023

    Everything is growing well in the garden. I haven’t yet lost any plants, except the seeds that didn’t succeed in the veggie gardens. One disappointing aspect of the gardens planted…

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  • Wilson’s Promontory: Day 4

    Just a few photos from an early morning walk along the river before packing up to head home. This weekend was a beautiful escape into nature, with wildlife, water and…

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  • Looking Forward, Looking Backward – March 2023

    Reviewing progress on my March intentions, and setting my intentions for April. Daily Routines: I’m still doing the Lectio365 app each morning. I overhauled my weekday breakfasts and lunches to include more…

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  • Wilson’s Prom: Day 3

    I woke up feeling pretty tired from the previous days hiking, but we had another two hikes planned for today. The first was the Lilly Pilly Circuit. You can start…

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  • Wilson’s Promontory: Day 2

    We woke up to the sound of kookaburras outside our cabin, and over breakfast, we enjoyed the antics of this Swamp Wallaby outside our window. We had two walks planned…

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  • An extended weekend at Wilson’s Promontory and our Anniversary

    We took Thursday and Friday off work last week and headed down to Wilson’s Promontory with friends. But first, we celebrated our 26th anniversary on Wednesday. I’ve been keen to…

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