Celebrating our local paper
I love the way our independent local paper connects the community. It’s a welcome treat for me to sit down with a cuppa and catch up on what’s news. Somehow Tiffany and her team of… Celebrating our local paper
The inspirational paintings of Criss Canning
Another book! I can’t help myself! This one is so exciting! ‘The paintings of Criss Canning’ – The house and garden at Lambley is a book I only came across by accident. My son and… The inspirational paintings of Criss Canning
The serenity of pelicans on the Balonne
In 2026 I will be part of a joint exhibition at Surat on Balonne Art Gallery. The other artists in the show, Kathy Ellem and Catherine Clark Dowden, both have a lot more brush miles… The serenity of pelicans on the Balonne
Indespensible plain cake recipe
Here is the other indispensable recipe in my baking repertoire. Once again it is one recipe that makes many different cakes. This particular time, it was a banana cake, as our homegrown bananas got a… Indespensible plain cake recipe
Mind Blown- women painters paving the way
I didn’t know I needed female heroes until I found some. These days I live in the bush. The city is a place I visit for my son’s medical appointments. I am usually to exhausted… Mind Blown- women painters paving the way
Delicious go to recipe for biccies
I am a huge believer in comfort food. I am only skinny when I am really stressed so skinny is not something I aspire to – comfort is! My mother and sister effortlessly throw together… Delicious go to recipe for biccies
My house isn’t clean
The last couple of days I have felt pretty flat and been cracking the sads. This morning I realized its mostly just frustration and impatience. My life isn’t moving as fast towards my goals as… My house isn’t clean
The satisfaction of growing my own food
Growing my own food is always a thrill. My garden is often beset by lack of rain and surplus of grubs. When it produces something I can eat, even just spinach, I enjoy cooking and… The satisfaction of growing my own food
Books for Life
Sometimes my world view narrows to whatever I am fretting over, whatever chaffing frustration is eating me. One of the strategies I use to zoom out again is to read stories that are bigger than… Books for Life
Lenny – Generational Gifts
I remember my Grandad’s excitement. The gracefully draping Hakea tree in front of the local Bakery had flowered and set seed pods. Seeing Lenny’s triumph at finding a way to propagate a tree he admired… Lenny – Generational Gifts