Fairy Tales
I have been exploring old traditional fairy tales. I know that many are violent, with witches, ovens and lost children. And more than a few are grim. But I found some in my edition of Hans ...
The Boy, the mole, the fox and the Horse
This is the most delightful book by Charlie Mackesy (2019 Penguin Random House), written he says ‘for everyone, whether you are eighty or eight’. The hard covered book is finely ...
My Drought Diary
It’s Day 1085…though you really do not want to count. We are nearly at the end of our third year and moving into a very hot summer again. And no rain since March this year. We have ...
A is for Almonds and B is for Bee
We have bees buzzing around our garden although we are in drought mode. They find the ornamental grape and the lavender flowers. We even have a bee hotel in our courtyard for native bees. Out in ...
A Stinging Tale
Facebook recently reminded me that 6 years ago I was attacked by a swarm of bees. I was mustering on foot, as the area was steep and the ground rough. Foolishly, as I came upon a cluster of ...
Inspiration
I have been away from my farm and in the big smoke for a week. I have a new appreciation of how my environment inspires my writing especially my Picture Books for kids. I have missed the cows and ...
Mini Blog
Just a mini blog today because it is just TOO hot; working towards 43 degrees. Two images: Firstly, as I was walking up the back steps I heard a rustle and being wary of snakes, I stopped. It was ...