June, the first month of Winter, it’s cold, cold, cold and wet, wet wet and around here we have had a run of not so nice and definitely annoying things happen – three things actually. Proverb. bad things come in threes. If an unfortunate event has already occurred twice, a third unfortunate event is likely […]
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I am only one, but still I am one, I cannot doing everything, but I can still do something. – E Everett Yes, it is probably true, on some level that the idea of giving your time and energy to a cause without financial reward may seem an impossible task and you may even wonder
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May the candlelight always remind us of the sun that is soon going to return. The winter solstice has been seen as a significant time of year in many cultures and marks the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun. So, the winter solstice, or the shortest day of the year, happens when the
What a learning curve we have been on! A little while back, Transition Streets Geelong invited us to run a series of workshops for them, under the title Made It Myself – Sharing With Others. Skills based workshops where participants learn a skill, practice it, then pass it on to others. Since then, we have
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I love to grow herbs; I love their flowers colour, shape and of course their smell. My garden here in Meredith is slowly taking shape and herbs are planted everywhere, as they are so important for our health and wellbeing, but did you know that they are very useful in the chicken house?The great news
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This particular question popped into my head last night and has refused to leave until I have given it some attention; mulled it over for a bit. Whither shall I wander? Where will I go? Is it my subconscious trying to tell me I need a holiday? I don’t think so. Living this life we’ve
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The other day I met a man, who with his partner had recently moved into our district. They had both grown up in Melbourne and had lived most of their married life living in inner Melbourne, in an apartment.Firstly, they were just going to stay on weekends and mini breaks, but very quickly became enamored
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As you water your summer vegies in the cool summer evenings, take the time to really smell your garden. Slow down time, for me it is a moment in time for all my senses to relax. So grab the hose and meander around the garden. A sprinkling of water on the tomatoes, basil, and lemon
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Grass Roots Magazine 2010 We live on a half-acre property in a cottage within a productive but slightly overgrown garden. Life is busy and I have to remind myself that life is a journey not a destination when it all seems to be going crazy. Peter and I juggle activities that include running a small
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