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Yahoo Boo Sucks
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Coo-ee! Eden calling...
Well, it is a beautiful day here in Oz and I am happy to report we're all still here - I think. It's Sunday morning, so the normal suburban quiet could be hiding a few missing persons. One of our best loved Australian actors, Bill Hunter died yesterday, so he is definitely IN. The rest of us in Perth woke to a brilliant blue sky, soft autumn sun ( Read more... ) -
Sitque memor nostri necne, referte mihi.
Quilts have a language and culture of their own. They are so rich in meaning for those who make them and those who receive them. They tell stories, express emotion, provide an outlet for hidden artistic talents, and to many represent the connectedness of family and friends.
My older sister and I are the sole survivors of my family of origin. My ( Read more... ) -
Volo uti mihi respondeas
The world is so filled with sadness at the moment, I thought I would post something peaceful. I was lucky enough to visit my friends in Albany recently and they took me out to visit a rather wonderful friend of theirs who lives in Denmark, a town about 400ks south of Perth.
Professor P. is a botanist and ardent conservationist who has restored the ( Read more... ) -
Etiamsi tacent, satis dicunt
An incredibly courageous Fort Worth (USA) councilman has made a heartfelt speech to young people, their families and schools in an attempt to stop the bullying and consequent suicide of gay and lesbian teens. The video of his speech has been reported on a number of news sites and is available on youtube. It is a beautiful tribute to the young ( Read more... ) -
Qui non est hodie cras minus aptus erit
Have just returned from a wonderful 3 hour walk in the Winter sunshine. I nosed around the park, looking for a spot of colour to photograph. At this time of year, native flora are fairly dormant. The banksias are finishing, gum flowers have gone but there are still one or two species that put on a show, particularly the wattle.
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Sibi quisque habeant quod suum est.
Also at backyard_birds Apologies for any cross postings.
We have had some Winter rain at last in Western Australia, and a storm knocked down the last of the fruit from my fruit trees. It has provided a feast of insects for this little willy wagtail - another one of our great bird "characters".
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Writer's Block: Not Even If You Paid Me
To me, the worst job in the world would be to be a woman in countries where you can be:- bought and/or sold;
- forced to marry a stranger;
- raped and then punished for it, sometimes with your life, instead of the perpetrator(s);
- disallowed most of your human rights (education especially) and the right to own property, vote or have the right to ( Read more... )
