David Cox and Sally Davies escape the rat race of Vancouver and corporate careers for life on a remote island in British Columbia, Canada. Think of it as a mid-life crisis or perhaps even an epiphany. There isn’t much that Dave can’t learn from a book or the internet, or through trial and error. So Dave and Sally set out to self-build a house on a steep and difficult site on the tip of a peninsula (ie. no road access). Much of the book is devoted to the trials, tribulations and joys of remote living and the characters that form part of Dave and Sally’s remote community. Sound boring? It isn’t. Read more
In July, the Winter light is soft but a chill wind blows. Read more
This is my response to the Ragtag Daily Prompt of 24 July 2018 — Reflection. Read more
This is my response to the Ragtag Daily Prompt of Saturday, 21 July 2018 — Duck.
I’m very sad to say that for most of my children’s lives, we had neither the money, time or energy to go on holiday together. Certainly, my husband and I rarely had holidays together as we took turns to take time off work to look after the children during the school holidays. The lack of family holidays is one of my biggest regrets in life. A few years ago, my husband and the boys went on a road trip around Victoria (Australia). I stayed home (with flu), and sent my little ducklings off with their dad on a great adventure. Read more
This is my response to the Ragtag Daily Prompt — Groove.
As some of you may know, I am a delicate, sensitive flower. I blame it on the boogie. So I want to raise an issue that is dear to my heart, even though this may be an issue mostly in my own head. But it feels real enough. First some background… Read more
This is my response to the Ragtag Daily Prompt of 11 July 2018 — Dappled.
Immerse yourself in the sun and shade. Paradise or paradise lost? Read more
This is my response to the Ragtag Daily Prompt of 10 July 2018 — Dart.
The short-beaked echidna must be one of the cutest animals you are ever likely to encounter if you visit Australia.
This is my response to the Ragtag Daily Prompt of 6 July 2018 — Hospitable.
On my last visit to the National Folk Festival, (Canberra), I met Grey. He owns this pad which is his home away from home when he travels to festivals. He leaves his “campervan” unlocked so anyone can check it out as they wander past. Read more
Reflections of An Untidy Mind 