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Cool Change

July 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments

Harsh, cold and grey weather does nothing for my ability to get things done. Although I had much less to get through today, I only got half of it done! In Chinese astrology I am a Snake. I can’t move unless I am warm. I was not warm.
I didn’t complete my tax return. This is […]

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Tags: daughter · exercise · home · laugh · relaxation · winter

Videos to DVD

June 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Up until my daughter went to secondary school, she was a fabulous performer. She was in the drama ensemble of the State Schools Extravaganza ‘Quest of the Birds’. She was a voice of one of the puppets and I was in total awe of her as she performed in front of such a large audience […]

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Tags: daughter · memories

Weekend Choices

June 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Kate (my sister) and I went to the ‘Mind, Body and Spirit’ Festival in Melbourne yesterday. I was dissappointed. It hasn’t changed from previous visits, but I have. In fact it felt weird to me that it was so much the same as it always is. I hoped for new things, new ways but no, […]

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Tags: daughter · food · friends · fun · happiness · massage · sister

Shhhhhhh

June 4th, 2008 · 6 Comments

Since lunchtime today, I have heard enough.
My daughter is home on teaching rounds this week. Last night I decided to have an early night, yet hadn’t realised that Asha would be home. I don’t always remember all my plans, or perhaps they changed. So my adult children decided to join me in bed and we […]

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Tags: daughter · family · fun · son

18th Party and Mothers Day

May 11th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Tom had his 18th party with friends last night. The theme was jungle/tribal and the guest rose to the occasion wearing some pretty wild costumes. They were a great crowd. I felt really grateful that my son has great friends. I feel pleased I know them well. I taught many of them in year 7 […]

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Tags: birthday · celebration · daughter · exes · family · friends · fun · gratitude · kids · laugh · love · mothers · mum · parenting · son · students

My Baby’s 18 Today

May 7th, 2008 · 9 Comments

18 years ago today Tom arrived in the world weighing more than I was led to believe a second child would! I adore him. The years have truly flown! He is a wonderful young man. He’s considerate, thoughtful, hilarious and the most supportive son a mother could wish for. (80% of the time)
My daughter has […]

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Tags: beautiful · birthday · celebration · daughter · exes · gratitude · love · son

Patchwork Quilt Photo, coming soon….

April 12th, 2008 · No Comments

I wanted to take a photo of the cool patchwork hanging my Auntie Jude made me, to put on my blog today. It has gold and black paisley fabric on it and I love it. I’m having camera trouble though. I think I need to replace my rechargeable batteries. I haven’t used my camera as […]

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Tags: Andy · daughter · family · films · parenting · son

Family Catch ups

March 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Yesterday I was back in the big smoke for another session. It went great. I had lunch with my beautiful daughter, cause I wanted to get home last night and not have a sleepover. I visited my baby sister at the backpackers where she works in the city. It was great to see her in […]

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Tags: birthday · daughter · family · sister

Good Friday - Is It?

March 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Is Good Friday ever really good? Well, in my experience, not that often. I wonder if I am conditioned by the Catholic upbringing to feel grief and sadness on that day. I remember actually being quite horrified by the whole crucifiction idea to be honest. It’s pretty full on really. It could be because I […]

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Tags: dad · daughter · easter · food · gifts · grief · holidays · mum

Hi Mum, I read your blog today

March 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments

My daughter, who lives away from home, has just got the internet on. She is now reading my blog. “Hi Asha!”. It’s weird because when I started writing this blog, no one was reading it. It was kind of lonely but easy too, in many ways. Now, a few people I know mention they have […]

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Tags: blogging · daughter · online · parenting · students · writing · youth