When they detect my accent for the first time People around here almost always ask me two questions. First – “Is that an Aussie accent I can hear?” or words to that effect (in the old days it was simply “Aussie or Kiwi?”) The second – “Why are you living here?” said with a stunned […]
I met Stefy the first time we went to stay at Hotel Beau Soliel on the Adriatic coast of Italy. With a 4 year old & 2 year old I was exhausted at 42, I felt like I hadn’t slept in years! Having 2 babies back to back had left me looking & feeling a […]
It’s important to take time out from the family now & then don’t you think? It was a few years into motherhood before I allowed, myself this freedom, not that taking care of my family is a chore but I’ll be honest, sometimes I feel suffocated & frustrated. Always putting other people first can wear […]
Recently my darling friend & her beautiful family came all the way from Melbourne to stay with us for a week. It’s such a treat having overseas visitors every summer but this lady is extra special. You know how difficult it is to keep up with your friends who live locally imagine trying to stay […]
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