Christmas week, down at Altona beach. I have been avoiding exercise for weeks, but that means no quiet time time by the beach either. It is time to get back into my stride. I park the car for the second time today under a shady tree, and start walking. Immediately I can feel myself relaxing, my … Continue reading the bay #2
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December Dublin
Grafton Street: Wednesday: noon The rain has stopped its unremitting misery for a few hours and Dublin is at its wintery best. Despite the wet streets and darkly-clad lunchtime crowd, there is a distinct Christmassy feel. Even in early afternoon the light is dull enough to show off the chandelier-like garlands of silver lights on … Continue reading December Dublin
and it begins
Adelaide, November. I arrive in the middle of the most severe November heatwave since records began. It’s not that hot when I arrive: only in the mid-thirties. I move between a severely air-conditioned office and a severely air-conditioned hotel room, hardly noticing the relentless heat. A small army of volunteers in the meeting room below … Continue reading and it begins
Mairead’s Christmas Survival Tips
Stuck for a present for the man/woman who has everything? Cookery Crisis? Worried how to get through a crucial Christmas visit without offending anyone? Find all your answers here! This year I am sharing all my Christmas secrets with you, to make sure we all have comfort AND joy! Christmas Cards A good way to … Continue reading Mairead’s Christmas Survival Tips
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