Thistles
As I alluded to earlier this week, the life of a blog friend has been touched by tragedy. More than touched. Shattered. It’s not my story to tell. It’s not my pain to express. Not my loved one lost. Despite…
No words today…
The Big Dipper: A tale of Tuffy
If you recall, I alluded to a bit of a bumpy rollercoaster-ish kind of ride in these parts, in the pre-Christmas period. And I’m guessing I shouldn’t keep people hanging on through the New Year (cause I have BIG THINGS…
My friends, my heroes
Just a short one tonight – my internet is playing silly buggars and I am tired. … But I cannot go to bed without properly acknowledging the incredible interview my friends Toni and Dave did with the Sunday Night program,…
Dana’s Legacy
I poured my heart (and more than a few tears) out recently about the shocking death of a baby girl. A baby girl who belonged to two dear friends of mine – Toni and Dave. … Despite their shock and…
Dear Dana…
I write this letter in my head today, as I drive the three hours home from our shopping trip. It has been mostly a good day, busily filled with jobs and the chatter of my children as we hurtled from…
The Trouble with Danes
OK. I have been having trouble visiting the Pioneer Woman lately. Which means I have been there too often, with tears leaking down my cheeks. It’s not her fault. Not really. But she KEEPS putting these photos up of a…
Bush Babe’s Masochist Lesson of the Day
I ache tonight.With aches in places no person should have aches.And it’s no-one’s fault but my own.Because this week I severely over-estimated my abilities. . I decided that despite: Not having ridden seriously for about 2 decades; Being about 20kg…
Reflections of… the way things used to be
Firstly, welcome to those who are here courtesy of the amazing BOSSY. I heart Bossy. She not only gives good blog, she is also a Great Dane owner. So she must be fabulous. Ready for a little Great Dane Love-In?…
Eve…
I am going to preface this post – first, get a cup of coffee – it’s a long one. Second, you may need some tissues. Just in case (I did). Third, if you are one of my cousins, please check…