Sleep Creep Leap
All I can see from my favourite spot next to the French windows are bricks, sandstone, concrete and fencing. This is the shady side of the house, a metre or … Continue reading
February 27, 2014 · 26 Comments
Gratitude
I’m an optimist. If one plant dies, I know another will grow. There was a time when I lost sight of that optimism. There was no sign of a strawberry … Continue reading
February 20, 2014 · 8 Comments
Drought is back
Drought is back, and with a vengeance. The Australian government has introduced drought relief measures to many inland areas. I heard on the news two days ago that now includes … Continue reading
February 13, 2014 · 15 Comments
How to bag a bargain
‘Who wants the last one?’ ‘Last what?’ ‘Half a lamb.’ The farmer pointed at a massive slab of meat, piled into a tray and covered with cling film. The top … Continue reading
February 6, 2014 · 6 Comments
