Distractions or discovery

I am curious about all sorts of things. Curiosity leads me down many rabbit holes and I have a go at many different things along the way. Some work and some don’t.

Why Writers Matter: The Influence of Storytelling

On a recent trip, near Albury, we came across something that got me thinking about the influence writers and illustrators have. Writing is often a solitary vocation. I think I have aspired to be a writer most of my life. I was one of those children who always had my head in a book or … Continue reading Why Writers Matter: The Influence of Storytelling →

Life Lessons from a Creative Mind – The elephant in the room

I couldn’t understand why everyone didn’t feel everything the way I did. I thought they were cold, cynical and hard hearted. They thought I was too emotional and I needed to be more logical.

On the generous nature of trees

I think the clearest example of positivity and abundance comes from trees.

The importance of Being Earnest – a life lived with intention

A reflection on personal growth through bullet journaling, contrasted with past diary habits and traditional planning methods. The importance of intentional living and self-reflection and how the Bullet Journal Method has transformed my approach to life, helping me prioritise values over tasks, and developing mindfulness.

Rearranging My Room: A Journey in Creativity

For a long time I have been complaining, mostly in my head, and a little out loud if I’m honest, that I don’t have enough space in my writing room. I have always wanted a studio with a couple of long work benches.

Turning Ideas into Books: The Writing Journey

In the writing world they ask if you are a plotter or a pantser. Do you plan out, or plot, your book in advance or do you fly by the seat of your pants. I’m more of a humming bird with some plotting and pantsing thrown in. My mentor, Jen Storer, calls it the Swedish … Continue reading Turning Ideas into Books: The Writing Journey →

The end of all things

Now that I am at the pointy end of life, it's funny how my thoughts tend toward 'the end of all things' as Tolkien described the end of the world. Don't get me wrong, I am appreciating every day I'm given as if it's my last, well not quite, but I am living my life … Continue reading The end of all things →

A Necessary Wintering

My husband retired at the end of June this year. It was a difficult decision because he loved his job. He was finally working for a company that didn’t take advantage of his nature. They respected his ideas and were open to new ways of thinking. Since then we have both switched off, pretty much. … Continue reading A Necessary Wintering →

Movement and Memory: Lessons from Childhood (aka:Baby it’s cold outside…)

When I was little I loved the really cold weather because it meant the snow wasn’t far off and snow was the best. Ice was pretty cool too. I loved finding frozen puddles and trying to skate on them or to see how much effort it took to crack the ice.