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vale Phillip Hughes 1988-2014…
In my experience most humans are at their best when times are the worst. Sure there are a few that will loot during a riot, or take advantage of a situation, but for the most part when things are tough, people rise to the occasion. It has always touched me deeply when a stranger performs…
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Where travel takes us…Pt 2
In my experience, all trips have a certain ‘vibe’ to them, a theme that is distinct from the place to which you travel. Our recent travels took us to the USA for three weeks, back two nights, and then to Tasmania for five days. The latter trip was for my husband to attend a conference…
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do your work, then step back…
“Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner. Do your work, then step back the only path to serenity.” …
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the sharp with the soft
Our last rain was weeks ago. After all, we live in a place that gets only an average 8 inches (200mm) of rain per year. Damp earth is always temporary here. After the rain, two seeds quietly sprouted beside the curb, at the curve of the road. The ground returned to dust. They thrived. It was…
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In these uncertain times…
‘There’s no better way to kill a bad product than with good advertising.’ When I worked in advertising that phrase was our way of reminding ourselves to stay true in what we said about our product, but also, to try our best to make sure the product was good in the first place. If we…
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We’re the People
As I warned you a few weeks ago, we have been traveling. Upon return, a few days ago, I had no idea where I would begin to write about our experiences. And then, sadly, I woke to the news of Malaysian Airlines passenger plane that had been shot down over Ukraine. My thoughts brought into focus several…
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dark moments of a Light Chaser…
In the life of every good Light Chaser, there comes a time of darkness. I had not intended to go ‘bush’ this morning when I pulled on my favourite plush micro-fleece lounging pants. I needed to get several domestic chores accomplished before heading to my friend’s house for a session of sanity saving coffee and…
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the gift I choose…
When the sun sets today it will have been a wonderful day. How do I know? Because that is what I choose as the gift of my 61st birthday. I choose to take photos from beginning to end, to my heart’s content, and to write and read and bask in the affirmation that is my…
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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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What is Real?
When we try to help others, we often receive a gift even greater than that which we give. Personal insight. Recently, while trying to help another person I recalled this passage from my favourite ‘children’s book’, which, I did not read until I was 22 years old! “What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one…
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