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Nature’s magic

“Every season brings us magic wonder in the light and shade nature gives us endless bounty memories that cannot fade.” Iris Hesselden Sharing one of my memorable nature photos with a funny story.  Riding the commuter train I spotted the potential for a huge colorful sunset, waiting patiently stop after stop, crossing fingers for no […]

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Cockatoos

Swarms of sulphur crested cockatoos are becoming part of my daily routine.  They have been ground feeding in the early morning light, foraging for bugs and seeds in the grass or more often squawking hello from tree branches.    Joining Linky Parties:Sky Watch FridayChrisy’s Reconnecting With Nature party

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In the sunshine

“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations” Louisa May Alcott Hot or cold, early or late, time at the beach is always refreshing. You can enlarge the photo for a better view of a bird coasting along on the uplift breeze on the dunes. Joining Linky Parties:Sky Watch FridayChrisy’s Reconnecting With Nature […]

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Magic of light and shade

Every season brings us magic in light and shade. Iris Hesselden Love this time of the morning, the beach is often quiet, but depending on what the tide is doing and if the fish are biting or nature is putting on a light show it can be very busy.  Love the way this photo came […]

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Some days sparkle like crystals

Last year we travelled to the Crystal Castle in Mullumbimby.  One of those amazing places tucked away off the highway.  The sky was a bit overcast but the experience was excellent.  Lots of interesting places to explore, a rich history steeped in accepting all religious beliefs and the of course crystals.  Not the cute tiny […]

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Reconnecting With Nature

“Most of us lead far more meaningful lives than we know. Often finding meaning is not about doing things differently; it is about seeing familiar things in new ways.” Rachel Naomi Remen Chrisy from living the good north coast life has an inspiring weekly challenge of getting out and connecting with nature. What could be […]

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Salty Breezes

Blog linking to a few parties this week and think my expat friends will like this quote attributed to Christopher Columbus. “You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore.”  For those of us who travel, it is big leap of faith and you never know where […]

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Sunny Days on the Koala Coast

G’day from the Australia’s koala coast.  These are the cute images that the world has of life down under, sunshine on a tropical afternoon and getting up close with nature. Sharing this photo with Chrisy’s Reconnecting With Nature party , seeing koalas can’t help but make you smile.  Koalas always look so peaceful and relaxed.  Kind of hard […]

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Not all that wander are lost

“Not all that wander are lost” T.R. Tolkien In January I travelled to California to participate in the Craft and Hobby Association international event to meet up with a activite community of crafters from all points of the globe.  It is great fun to catch up with old friends and new friends and work on collaborative projects.  I […]

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The tracks we leave

‎”If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting.”  (Mister) Fred Rogers Sharing a link with the reconnecting with nature party from Living the Good […]