Dairy and egg intolerant. Stuck for dessert recipe…or simply Run out of eggs Want to save money Run out of shopping money Well, I have a recipe I’ve used and adapted for our taste. My writing this post comes about because of a comment a friend made having run out of eggs in the middle […] Continue reading → 
Fitness. Get into shape. A different perspective. In the norm getting into shape implies changing a way or style of life. Doing more, getting active, getting involved in sporty pursuits. Running, walking, jogging, swimming. Tai chi, yoga-which is very popular and has many disciplines and intensities, cycling, also boot camps for fitness. But remember it’s […] Continue reading → 
Driving to the hairdresser early this morning I had to remind myself that we now have a new school opened in a local street. Note to self was “watch out for the low speed zone” whereas for the last 20 something years we just drove without thinking… …and so my mind wandered…. It happens again, […] Continue reading → 
What of this day… With our typical Sydney summer’s day of blue sky and cicadas shrilling away in the background, I pause for a moment to reflect on the last few happy but busy family days. Some vibrant jewel coloured Gerbera flowers in a bouquet given by a little hand. Red and orange and yellow […] Continue reading → 
What did you not see as you rushed about your day today? What DO we see in the everyday as we go about our routine. Another day? As we go about our chores. Boring? We make a meal and make the bed. Sort out another bed. Take some garbage out through the gate. Walk back […] Continue reading → 
So a little chicken talk turned into a story, which goes to show how much is involved if one chooses to keep these feathered friends…. This is how I ended my last post, but on further reflection with a rested and refreshed mind there is so much more that can be gained from these memories […] Continue reading → 
Chicken talk… Memories of chickens. My parents kept about 300 chickens for eggs when I was about 10. They came as pullets and gradually grew till they were old enough to lay eggs. The idea being that it would provide a bit of extra income for Life’s journey. Mum and dad were and had to […] Continue reading → 
Hallo Word picture written on a Thursday 5th December 2013:- Sights and sounds of summer yesterday… A hot still blue sky Cicadas chirping, um screeching Missing the hiss of a sprinkler ….old fashioned sound from my youth …no water restrictions ….Children’s hysterical laughter as they run and play, chase and scream under the sprinkler’s rainbow […] Continue reading → 
Silhouette of memories Photo{hotblack at morgueFile.com} Utter joy is a small child running just for the fun of it with glee painted on his face. Even better when cousins join in and the lead child keeps running, looking back and laughing. Grandma watching and bracing for the inevitable falling over or crashing into a tree. […] Continue reading → 
Wordless because I cannot access photos that I wanted for a post..these courtesy Proven Wonders Continue reading →