Welcoming in Spring

The spell of winter is fading and we are being blessed with warmer and longer days. I eagerly await these changes, the signs that spring is finally on its way. While spring blossoms are one of the obvious signs of spring, we can't overlook the majesty of a wattle landscape in full bloom. These glorious … Continue reading Welcoming in Spring

Making time to explore

It would seem that for most of us, this year has brought about a prevailing sense of despair and loss. With the devastation of drought, fire, and flood, closely followed by the confusion and uncertainty of the pandemic, it feels like we have been condemned to a never-ending, rickety rollercoaster ride that, try as we … Continue reading Making time to explore

Catching up

It has been a busy time here. I feel like it is always that way, but some weeks I can't recuperate and feel constantly drained. After school activities with the kids have intensified, and we had a full month with every day (including Sunday) dedicated to sport, or concert rehearsals, birthdays, trying to manage the … Continue reading Catching up

The week that was

I am going to be upfront - this post will be mostly photos. I thought I would manage a blog post last Wednesday and then again on Sunday, but feeling rundown, internet dropouts and failed media uploads meant that the week disappeared without an update here, and I am again deep in the this week's … Continue reading The week that was

Sundays at home

I love Sundays. They are productive, loose, endless, and all my own. Yesterday was no exception. We are still starting the days with frosts so I am yet to put this summer's frost tender seedlings in the ground. They are slowly coming on outside our laundry door which faces north. I have tried planting seeds … Continue reading Sundays at home