Blogging is like Exercise

Blogging is like exercise.  It’s good while you are doing it but once you stop it’s really hard to get started.  Really hard.  My poor blog has been neglected for nearly 3 months.  Oh I had posts in mind to write.  I even started a couple.  Like the usual “Welcome to 2013” and “2012 in … Continue reading →

Quality over Quantity

Maintaining a blog is a bit of work.  Blog posts take time.  I’ve found it takes at least an hour to put out a decent post, especially if it involves fiddling around with pictures (that’s always time consuming) or any kind of research.  To this end my poor blog has suffered a great deal of … Continue reading →

Sydney Writers Festival 2012 – Thursday

Today was the  first day I managed to get down to this year’s Sydney Festival was today and sadly due to work commitments, I could only make 2 sessions.  Sydney turned on an absolutely beautiful day which was enjoyed by participants as they walked from session to session at Walsh Bay.  I got there late due … Continue reading →

Sydney Writer’s Festival – It’s On!!

  On the 3rd week of May readers and writers from all over the world converge on beautiful Sydney for a week long indulgence in the love of books.  For me this is one of the highlights of the year.  If you want to come and join the fun, head down to the Hickson Road … Continue reading →

Month in a Minute – April 2012

   Well my poor blog has been quite neglected over the last month.  What a month it was! I’ve had quite the crazy ride and it was fantastic.   Here’s what happened: Loving – My beautiful new nephew who gets more and more gorgeous each time I see him. Also loving travel.  Love love love it.  … Continue reading →

I love Instagram and this post is choc full of great tips! Continue reading →

Originally posted on The Blue Brick | Inspired Yarns:
One of the most satisfying things to photograph are birds. They’re beautiful and graceful, colourful and elusive, sometimes also fast and camouflaged… all of which combines to make them that much more challenging and rewarding. Here are some of my faves, and where I took them. Every shot…

Project 52 – Week 14 – Looking at Trees

  This has been a busy and tiring and stressful and joyous week.   My sister gave birth to her second son, a beautiful baby.  However, his arrival was unexpected (though she nicely waited until I arrived before going into labour) my sister ended up staying in hospital longer than expected. Thank goodness the baby is … Continue reading →

Month in a Minute – March 2012

   I’m running late with this month’s Month in a Minute due mainly to life.  It’s been extremely busy, so let’s get to it: Goals Update – No goals update this month because there’s no real change. Loving – My gorgeous new nephew who arrived a couple of weeks early and tricking us on April Fools Day.  … Continue reading →

PhotoADay Challenge – March 2012

 Last month I  posted about doing the February PhotoADay Challenge as set forth by @fatmumslim (a name that still makes me giggle).  In March I did the challenge again and managed to do the entire month (yay me!).  To make matters even more fun my cousin Nat (@historygal on Instagram) and the fabulous Gen (@genevievearoundthecorner … Continue reading →