Today I am feeling warm and thankful. On my little acreage here in Tanunda, we have had rain. A hundred and fifty years ago, this land was covered in ancient river red gums which were felled and used for timber needed to build sheds, barns, fences and homes of the district. One of these trees ... READ the POST

Winter is on our doorstep. Here in South Australia, it's been dry for far too long. Two days ago we had the first rain in weeks. Such a refreshing sight and sound. I always love the beginning of winter - the warming comfort foods - soups, stews, pies, roasts. My wood fire aglow and the cosiness it ... READ the POST

Out of bed before dawn. Out of my comfort zone completely. I'd wanted to do this forever. Dressed in warm clothes, socks, my cashmere coat. Out to the car. Windscreen washers and wipers on, to clear the layer of frost across the screen. The town, normally still largely asleep at this hour, was ... READ the POST

I'm back. Writing brain back in order I hope. I thought I might tell you about our Easter family camp. We have gathered here in our hills country as the greater family for decades over Easter. About twenty three of us. We are a family happy together beyond measure. Over all the years, and among ... READ the POST

My recent short holiday was back to Kangaroo Island to stay with my sister and brother and his partner in his comfy little holiday home on the beach. It is a truly pristine place. On a good weather day, the ferry crossing takes about forty five minutes. I find it interesting to see that all ... READ the POST

On contemplating what to write about this month, I thought maybe I would share a little of the ordinariness of my life - an ordinariness that is unique to me. I have noticed over the past few days that there has been an out of the ordinary spike in my readership graph. On my website I am able to ... READ the POST