I don't think I will ever get used to Melbourne weather, especially in spring. So far this week we have had chilly, windy, wet days where all I wanted to do was hibernate by the fire, and a beautiful, blue-skied, warm balmy early summer Sunday where the garden was a sanctuary. Putting away the overcoat is … Continue reading ready for summer
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auspicious dates
The number eight is a very auspicious for many in the world. Double happiness looks like this - see the resemblance? So imagine how auspicious triple eight could be. The eighth of August 2008 was the eighth day of the eighth month of the eighth year of the millennium. The Beijing Olympics commenced at 8pm … Continue reading auspicious dates
a weekend on the great ocean road
Orlando got a trip to Bangkok. Then he planned a side trip to Cambodia. I couldn’t go with him so I reckoned I deserved a little trip for myself. Victoria can be wonderful, even in autumn, but the sea needed to feature in my odyssey. After weeks of over-thinking the damn thing, Lee said something … Continue reading a weekend on the great ocean road
stringy knickers
Somebody sent me this article from the local broadsheet: http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2007/08/16/1186857681627.html And it got me thinking (as a dedicated VPL-avoiding string-wearer): What are the undies of choice for the 21st-century woman, and why? Are you still a firm (in conviction at least) g-string girl? Or have you converted to boy-leg? Do you favour the Bridget Jones … Continue reading stringy knickers
Máiréad Doyle 