Hello from the land of lockdown in Melbourne. It feels a little like Groundhog Day down here and it's easy to forget what day it is. I’ve noticed that it’s also harder to make decisions right now. Have you noticed it too? One moment I feel definite of mind and ready to decide on one project out of the five projects I’ve started. The next moment I’m second-guessing the decision. I … [Read more...]
A Reason to Live.
One of the most poignant four minutes of TV since COVID hit our shores, can be found in Luke McGregor’s impassioned plea for the arts. McGregor joined The Weekly With Charlie Pickering for his regular 'Lukenomics' segment a few weeks ago and was instantly elevated to hero status in the arts world. If you missed it, WATCH IT HERE to the end. I’ve seen it three times now and each … [Read more...]
Alone Not Lonely.
Over 2 million people are living alone in Australia right now, and many have been doing it tough since COVID hit. I’ve been a home-alone woman for a few years now. Most of the time I love it that way. It’s rare that I get lonely. During the first lock-down I managed fine and even enjoyed it. But when the current lock-down in Melbourne hit last week, I wasn’t so sure how I’d cope. I … [Read more...]
Take The Next Step.
In the early 1970’s my family lived in a ramshackle old house on a small farming property. Our playground was a magical overgrown orchard, a creek full of reeds thick enough to lay across and sheds filled with rusty old tractors and ploughs. While my Dad went to work as a stock and station agent, my Mum tended to her brood of four kids. Our means were meagre but our spirits were high. It … [Read more...]
Start Small.
Earlier this year as I was assessing the egg buying options at my local supermarket, I was perplexed and frustrated. Organic. Free-range. Certified Humane. Vegetarian-fed. Barn-laid. RSPCA Approved. So many confusing labels. I had no idea what they meant. And I didn’t trust their claims anyway. After buying what I thought might be the most ethical eggs, I came home and dug around on … [Read more...]