Year: 2022

Happiness is a bowl full of figs picked off the tree – a halloumi with mint leaves perfectly folded in the middle, the cool breeze of the morning and the lapping of the waves, the cicadas gradually getting into their pitch as they enjoy the heat and haze.  On another level, the unfettered ability to…

Coming in to land over the Larnaca coastline I see the crystal shimmer of the salt lake. No flamingoes this time. My feelings conflicted. I have lived away longer from my homeland then I have lived there. On the plane I chat to a young Indian from Pune who is heading to Limassol for a…

Well its happening – all of a sudden it is 26C and winter seems to have scurried off. I am looking forward to EKKA coming back bigger and better after two years of cancelled events. Queenslands biggest Agricultural show held at the RNA show-grounds. They are still looking for volunteers so if you can spare…

This is the work of the kindergarten children in my neighbourhood. Their thoughts and feelings expressed by these hearts which they have done for reconciliation week just gone –  A more accurate teaching of history with clear and resonant messages for young lives growing up in Australia.  From the NRW website I quote “National Reconciliation…

Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast was the first coastal town we visited when we first arrived in Australia nearly ten years ago now. It’s an hour and half away from Brisbane on the appropriately named Bruce Highway. We went back this weekend to explore it with Nick and enjoy the sea and sunshine. Perhaps it…

Temperatures have hit record levels in London, Spain, France and parts of Greece, with runways melting, train services being suspended and forest fires igniting. Surely there are no climate sceptics left out there are there? If there are, perhaps a lengthy stay in some hot areas on the globe might help them along. For all…

I headed out early today and was rewarded with this stunning sight. The dew drops still clinging onto the petals of the red Poinsettia, Brisbane’s floral emblem. It’s a special day for lots of reasons. It’s Graham, our painter’s last day. You can contact him on 0402 833 495. Yes, it might not yet look…

“Yea I am bushed, cant even get any peace and quiet in amongst the Roses here in New Farm Park. Curious people keep coming to look at the roses and then SURPRISE they see us – well I am totally fed up now so am having a sit down. Hard isnt it being on your…