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a case for reimagining…
We (and by that I mean mostly ‘I’) are on our third attempt to pare down our belongings to only the treasured possessions or practical, necessary items. I didn’t realise it would take three attempts at this and probably we are not finished yet, who knows? What I have learned is that with every clearing…
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the gold and the ring…
I have just successfully completed the final hurdle in the track and field event that was the transferring of our internet account to the new National Broadband Network. I think. To be perfectly honest, it has been a tedious week at times, but at the moment I am standing on the dais accepting my gold medal for…
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pearls of synchronicity…
You have probably heard the expression ‘pearls of wisdom’, and to some degree that befits this story. However it is even more than that. It is a story about paying attention to our commitments, the feelings of others, and being in the moment. We had a visit with Mum in March, tho we have just returned a…
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every trip has a story…
We have been in the USA visiting and, hopefully, helping my Mother and immediate family for the last two and a half weeks. Our intentions were good, but our execution of the plan left a little to be desired. We had booked the trip 10 months ago when Qantas was having a good sale on…
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seeing more clearly
It is raining steadily today, having transformed from tiny ice crystals trying to decide whether or not to be snow. It is the last official day of Winter in Ohio, but of course Mother Nature is in charge, so the nasty stuff seems committed to the final hour just after midnight tonight! Robins hop along…
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tidbits from the traveler
There are always iconic images I see when we travel, that for one reason or another I am unable to photograph. On Friday when, after 20 hours of airports and flying, we emerged in the busy Dayton, Ohio airport, amidst the frenetic activity sat a very placid young Amish woman. Her attire was the clue–demure…
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It’s not about a present, its about Presence.
We recently flew to Adelaide to attend the graduation of our daughter upon completion of her Master’s Degree at the University of Adelaide. We had a fantastic few days together, basking in an extended moment of shared achievement. A few weeks ago when I was organising my photos I came across another graduation. It was…
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The Smell of the Wild
Often, I am inspired by other people’s blog posts. As I have said previously, they are my morning newspaper. Aside from getting a little voyeuristic peek into other people’s lives and interests, I am often reminded of stories from my own life. Recently, while reading the ever-funny Peak Perspective blog, I was reminded of something that…
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The days are long, the years are short
To live is to grieve Every end, a beginning What are hills with no valleys? Remembering Dad – June 7, 1924 – February 27, 2013
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Why we have eyes
We have eyes to see, of course. But what do we see? As I was going through the grocery store this morning I could see that some of the veggies were a bit passed their prime. I could see the ‘use by’ date on the dairy products, that there was no fish I particularly fancied,…
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