Merry Christmas to all…
Merry Christmas Everyone! … It is late afternoon here at Granite Glen… the rest of the party are in the pool as a storm threatens and the sun starts to sink in the west. We have had a wonderful day…
Teaser… with a prize!
Something momentous has happened here at Granite Glen… Something bigger than Ben Hur… And it took place almost within sight of the house, just this morning. What can it be? I will tell later tonight (GG time). Can you guess…
Ballet Burf-day
Violet has had a rather good start to the holidays. … Not only did Santa dutifully roll up last week at her Kindy to distribute the first batch of Christmas gifts… (and while we are at it, exactly HOW LONG…
Break-up Day
Yesterday was break-up day. Well, it was end-of-year day at Dash’s school anyway… It was a free dress day, and here is my son, doing his best home boy impersonation. Yo! Wassup?? Wass goin’ dowwwnnn? High five! OK. I’m not…
Steaming, swimming and see ya!
To say today was a bit warm would be a serious understatement. It was so freaking knee-bucklingly hot there was steam from my sweat beads. And not only was the mercury hovering around 40 degrees (centigrade) for the majority of…
To those who ride with me!
A quick note to those who have taken the time to join my posse (‘Who Rides With Me’ or ‘followers’ in the sidebar down lower)… Thanks for joining up to take my almost-daily rides! I am stoked (and humbled) that…
Fairy-tale endings…
Once upon a time.. …there was a young man, who thought he was NEVER going to grow up.…As all around him reached higher, ran faster and weighed heavier… he felt like he just stayed the same. He looked for signs…
Calling all cars, calling all cars…
I am calling on you guys today. I need some guidance. Some input. Advice, even. I have had some sweet enquiries about my photos and prints for sale. And people have even placed some orders (gasp!). So I have decided…
Courage…
I’ve been thinking a lot about courage lately.It’s a word with many meanings. It comes in many forms. It inspires, it intimidates, it empowers. … I have seen courage up close and personal since I can remember. My father wears…
Bush Babe bares all…
OK… just so as all the loons who just googled “Bare Babes in the Bush” (or something equally outrageous) know, this is not really THAT kind of blog. I was just having a little play on words. It’s something I…