I don’t know what he’s grinning about, he’d forgotten my ring. I wore stupid feet hurting shoes. It was all terribly traditional, church wedding, Dad walked me down the aisle. I think this was one of the solemn bits. I’m not … Continue reading 25 years
I was reading through Greta Christina’s post Seven Reasons for Atheists to Celebrate the Holidays about why atheists might be quite into holidays that have religious origins and nodding enthusiastically but finding myself having to gloss over references to winter. … Continue reading An Aussie Atheist Christmas
Every time I’ve looked at this writing prompt the ONLY thing that pops into my head is the chorus from The Bonnie Banks o’ Loch Lomond as sung by Harry Secombe playing Neddie Seagoon in The Goons episode “The Treasure … Continue reading #KellsWritingChallenge Day 7 – The high road
Not my favourite time of the year. In fact, I’m with Brocklesnitch on the subject of summer, it generally makes me miserable and because I’m not a fan of being miserable and we have air-conditioning at home it also tends … Continue reading #KellsWritingChallenge Day 2 – Summer
Can’t get moving. That’s me, most of the time. Starting things takes this monumental effort. And nothing happens without a looming deadline. So it’s kind of handy that Kellie invited me to participate in her 10 day writing challenge, because … Continue reading #KellsWritingChallenge Day 1 – Moving
It’s true, I was invited to join the ranks of the authors at Hoyden About Town. Which was in various degrees very flattering, a bit scarey and rather bemusing. The last because it’s not like I’ve been writing much lately, or indeed much of substance on any regular basis ever. So I wrestled with a severe case of imposter syndrome for a while and then said “Ummm, err, ok then, and thankyouverymuch.” So far I have shared my fruit mince pie recipe and linked to a post by gyzym on consuming media critically. Anyway, this should go some way towards … Continue reading Did I tell you I’ve got a writing gig?
So I said “Want to take photos of me then?” So he did. And I got cross because I didn’t think he was taking the whole thing seriously and none of the photos were turning out ok and it was … Continue reading OOTD – Because Adam said I looked good this morning
But if you do I hope it’s a nice one with lots of hugs and indulgence. Here’s a *HUG* from me to add to your collection! I’m at home with 2 kids fast asleep in bed (I hope – Tom … Continue reading We don’t do Valentine’s Day
As per my 11 words for the year post here’s where I think I’m at: Sleep – still in deficit but there have been less staying up till the wee small hours nights and, despite being on holidays all of January, remarkably few staying in bed till mid/late morning days.Exercise – there was rather a lot of walking last month, and a bit of swimming too.Organise – my calendar and schedule are all figured out and up to date. Don’t ask about the house.Budget – money? New Zealand holiday, ’nuff said. Time? Well spent 🙂Create – lots of fabulous memories … Continue reading January in review
Today is my 19th wedding anniversary. If I wasn’t so zonked from the 40 degree heat today (it’s going to be like this all week. Halp.) I’d be writing something profound and possibly even poetic about how we’ve somehow got … Continue reading 19 years
Mim's Muddle 