Apparently I waffle on … and on. Apparently I say too much. Apparently I don’t need to tell the ‘back story’ but just answer the question .. directly, succinctly, concisely. Apparently no one really wants to hear the context of my answer as I explain my response. Apparently no one is really interested. When heard from a friend who sharply stated “get the point, drop the back story” it was hurtful and both cruel and … Read more
As one of my daily rituals, I try and find something inspirational or ‘wise’ to add on my Instagram page. It might be a few words about things that inspire me, things I have observed, learnt, experienced or something that has simply been placed on my heart to share. Recently I really toiled over sharing the following ‘quote’ that I had ruminated on for some time. And then I thought … be brave, say it … Read more
This weekend is the grandparents’ big ‘moving day’. After more than a decade living in the most gracious old Blue Mountains’ heritage homestead, with its quirky floorplan and instant warmth and charm tangible long before one ever stepped foot on the property; it’s rambling terraced gardens that ultimately drew hundreds of visitors each year as it was opened to raise money for a local school; its homely, charming ‘gathering room’ complete with wood log fire … Read more