I think time capsules are fascinating. I think this old theatre in Islington, NSW, is certainly a time capsule. Built in 1928 for the introduction of the ‘talkies’, the theatre was closed in 1964 but has remained nearly intact.
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Twitter is a funny thing. If you’re reading this you probably already know I love the wonderful things that using Twitter adds to my life. Twitter is friendly, collegial, and supportive. At least you can build it to be that … Continue reading
Today I saw something wonderful. And unexpected. My kids know about real food. Fresh food. They don’t think cakes come from packet mix because mum says if you’re going to have chocolate cake, have a real one. They know how … Continue reading
We have seen our cardiologist. I say ‘our’ because he is a wonderful man who has taken care of #2 son since the day he was born. Mr 9 does, indeed, have Wolff Parkinson White syndrome and has been prescribed … Continue reading
Due to popular demand! I admit I actually prefer this to the traditional coffee flavours. Please note this recipe makes a large quantity – portion control, my arse. I also just kinda don’t really follow a recipe – ever – … Continue reading
Sometimes I think our two sons couldn’t be more different. One is tall and slender and brown-eyed, the other is a blue-eyed man-mountain. One is anxious and thoughtful, the other is a one-man riot. Of course there are many things … Continue reading
What’s your favourite place? Perhaps you have more than one. I love home, of course. Home is my nest, my sanctuary. But there are other places that I love, that somehow speak to a place deep inside me. Tasmania is … Continue reading
Birthday parties. Just the mere mention of a child’s birthday party is enough to send me into a sweat. I hate them. No, really. Over the last 9 years, we’ve had the usual schedule of small birthday parties for our … Continue reading
My mother-in-law isn’t happy that we’ve become a family of beekeepers. I understand this. She worries. A lot. About everything. Even stuff I haven’t heard of yet. But right now it’s, “But they might be allergic? The children might get … Continue reading
I’ve written about the beautiful Dainere Anthoney for my ABC blog and also for HappyChild (where this post first appeared September 2010). It is too easy to describe every seriously ill child as ‘exceptional’, but this young lady truly is. … Continue reading