On farm classes
So here's what happened to me yesterday. The kids had had breakfast, they were dressed and I was bending, packing the last bag when my back suddenly gave way. Just up and left the room. Damn thing. I yelled. The kids came running, full of "you SCARED me Mum" accusations. […]
I'm pretty lucky. At least I've always felt lucky. Stuff does mostly work. But in case you were getting the irrits cruising by here with the sweet children and the glorious family farm and the caramel that just seems to work, I'm here to tell you it doesn't always. Here […]
How did fruitcake become a byword for twit? I'd really like to know. There is nothing stupid about a good slice of fruitcake. Perfect with a cup of tea. In fact, a small gathering of Reading Between the Wines members tonight polished it off with a selection of herbal tea, […]
I've always loved my Dad's office. So much so that it's weird I meandered into a corporate job for quite so long. I love his water cooler… and his co-workers… and his team building events. Er, for the record, Tilly dressed herself in that stackhat, perhaps in light of […]
{this moment}: A Friday tradition with Soulemama. Grab one moment from this week (if you're not too busy being in the moment!) One that you just want to hang onto and not forget. And if you're a blogger playing along, please leave your link! P.S. My iPhone, his skills. We […]
Picking coffee Or maybe I should say: swanning around while other people pick coffee? Look Tilly, the magic of nature, coffee beans growing inside coffee cherries. Dad's mates a.k.a fabulous ring-in coffee harvesters! Child labour. Rotten, I know. Yep, that's my Dad dancing. Or doing some kind […]
ICEBLOCKS! Thanks to godsons Sebastian (playing 'baby') and Ashley a.k.a. Darth Vader for their appearance in this post. xxx
playing outside Thanks for the comments yesterday – I appreciate this series isn't quite right for northern hemisphere readers who are rugging up and looking out the window at winter! I loved your 'what summer means' comments, and those 'what winter means' too!! xxx
A trip to the beach (iphone pics) Summer's here in Sydney! The windows are all open and the gardenias are in full fragrant bloom. I need to spend my spare time this week doing Christmas (and some birthday) sewing, so am going to drop in briefly here each day and […]
{this moment}: A Friday tradition with Soulemama. Grab one moment from this week (if you're not too busy being in the moment!) One that you just want to hang onto and not forget. And if you're a blogger playing along, please leave your link!