Monthly Archives: June 2010

A Pleasurable Chore

What is the big attraction for cats, to ironing boards? Currently I reside in a home belonging to two fury felines. (I’ve been told to stick with two as a maximum, as three would classify me as a “crazy cat … Continue reading

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Priceless Treasures

It’s surprising how the mundane tasks, performed regularly in everyday life, can give you inspiration for writing. It happened to me today, whilst dusting and vacuuming…. I have a favourite room in my house. It didn’t start out by being … Continue reading

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Sage Advice

“It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters”~Epictetus Since the release of the movie “The Secret” in 2006 people the world over have become engulfed by a new wave of positive thinking, beautifully packaged … Continue reading

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A Bouquet Of Keys

For days on end, the stainless steel laundry tubs reminded me of long forgotten summer days, spent with my uncle on his dairy farm, in the middle of New South Wales. As wonderful as the memories were, they puzzled me. … Continue reading

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Afternoon Tea ~Welsh Bara Brith

Whilst rummaging through my cupboard the other day, as I often do, the one full of old recipes, mostly hand written on yellowing, scrap pieces of paper, I came across a pretty card with a teddy bear on the front. … Continue reading

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