Animal Farm
A few weeks ago I finally made it along to an open day at Farm Animal Rescue, and I’m so very glad I did. It’s been ages since I’ve spent any time at all with farm animals, so for that… (READ MORE)
Smoothies gone wild
In theory, blending a smoothie for breakfast is a quick and easy process. And maybe for some of you that is actually the case. It’s just no longer my reality. Don’t get me wrong, if I search within the deep, dark… (READ MORE)
I am a golden (parmesan) god
Remember that scene in Almost Famous where Stillwater’s lead singer Russell (Billy Crudup) ends up on the roof and before he jumps, proclaims to his adoring fans, ‘I am a golden god’? Well I do, and whipping up a batch of… (READ MORE)
Five Days in Kyoto (Japan Part 3)
Originally my itinerary for this trip included several day trips (to Nara, Hiroshima and Miyajima), but once we arrived in Kyoto we decided that we’d rather stay put and just explore this city. It’s my preferred way to travel anyway… (READ MORE)
Three days in Takayama (Japan Part 2)
Offering a perfect contrast to the urban landscape of Tokyo, a visit to Takayama provided a wonderful interlude before we made our way towards Kyoto. The trip on the bullet train was a lovely experience in itself, with many of… (READ MORE)
Six days in Tokyo (Japan Part 1)
Four months have passed since I returned from a magical two weeks in Japan. Even though it seems like just yesterday that I returned home, it’s about time I summarised what I got up to in the crazy wonderful madness of… (READ MORE)
Things Once Lost Have Now Returned…Part One of Three
This is the first of three ‘things’ which have recently returned to me…my apologies for those not living in Brisbane who may find this post has little relevance for them in content. However I’m sure you’ve all experienced the same… (READ MORE)
I am guilty of murder…
For the first 17 years of my life I was a willing participant in the death of hundreds, perhaps thousands of innocents. I may not have been the one wielding the knife or the gun, but I was directly responsible… (READ MORE)