62 Days 3 hours…

I’m still alive… see? More to come on my TdF ambitions too. 62 Days 3 hours…. Continue reading »

Ground control to Major Tom…

Very quick. Before the road work at eleven thirty at night drives me insane. I wish they’d inform those living in the area that they’d be working all night before they actually do. There’s a new job on the horizon. I’m so very excited. Actually. Excited doesn’t even begin to cover it. I’ll let you … Continue reading »

Drawing down the moon

2011 is nearly over – and in many cases, thank heavens for that. It’s been a very trying year for me, my friends and my family for many, many reasons. But for me, it has been a bit of a sea change as well. In my first year out of academia (almost to the day … Continue reading »

More News from Somewhere…

What a chaotic week. Between being exhausted and having wonderful friends help me fend off the Black Dog, it’s great to be able to put my feet up, savour some lovely roasted veggies, knit and read. (Short stories this time, something I haven’t done in years and the last lot of short stories I read … Continue reading »

My trip to Sydney. Or. How Knitters are still Terrorists.*

I have to rethink my stance on Sydney. After years of preferring Melbourne, I think this city has finally grown on me. Or, at least the northern suburbs and the ‘Gong anyway… I’ll be brief. And write more when I get my thoughts in order. So, I went to Sydney. DrK did a fantastic job … Continue reading »

Desperately seeking Strider…

So they let me out of the North Island and back into Middle-earth for a few days. I had to give up sports (except when discussing things with the bus driver and any Aussie boys in the vicinity. Never mind. Aussies. They’re everywhere in the South Island. You can’t walk anywhere without them being underfoot. … Continue reading »

Roadtrip… Part 2

Perth does not feel like Australia. It practically isn’t. I see know why it is a South African refuge of sorts. I had lunch at a Dome next to a Uniting Church that offers Afrikaans Services on the last Sunday of each month. That took me back somewhat. But along the river – it is … Continue reading »

Roadtrip… Part 1

I made notes to blog while I was flying around, but, as I have a seminar to prepare for on Thursday, I’ve decided to break things up. Here’s my photos and entry on Adelaide. More on Perth later… Canberra to Adelaide – 5 May. To miss rush hour, I was at the airport and checked … Continue reading »

Touching base, and Melbourne.

Whew, last stretch of travels, and then I have a whole 3 weeks before I have to (possibly) do any more. Looking forward to being home and writing. (And explaining my lack of writing to various peoples… possibly not looking forward to that, but anyway). Melbourne put on a glorious afternoon for me last Thursday, … Continue reading »

Quick catch up…

Well hi there, long time no see! You’ll looking amazing! You’ve had your hair cut? No? Okay… new glasses? I give up, you look great! What’s your secret? How’ve you been? Me? Oh you know, a busy little bee and all that. It has been really busy. I had a marathon three days of workshops … Continue reading »