I did a spur of the moment elcheapo package deal to Daydream Island in the Whitsundays after a particularly bad few weeks. We needed to clear our heads. It turns out one of Simon's major roles in life was to try to curb my tendency to over pack for holidays. His strategy had a number of stages, first there was heavy sighing, then questioning … [Read more...]
One Down One Up – 19/9/14
It's becoming a habit to be late with these, but I have a good excuse I was on HOLIDAYS. ONE DOWN I bought a new swimsuit. It was horrific. I went up a size, and it's still a close call on whether it isn't too small. I thought grief-stricken people were supposed to LOSE WEIGHT not PUT IT ON! I would show you a photo but the picture is on … [Read more...]
Me Mate
Me Mate by Brett Goshorn It never sounded right to me The word mate I was used to friend, pal, or even buddy But now it sounds natural Now that me mate is gone I saw his picture the other day and it startled me There it was under a pile of my daughter’s books The Great Big Enormous Toshi Stephen Colbert’s I am a Pole and So Can … [Read more...]
One Down One Up 12/09/2014
Publishing Late oops. Sorry Chrystina. One Down It was a far better week this week. However, as is usual when you are living with a hailstorm of grief, the best of times can be the worst of times (sorry Dickens). Hippie Child's team won their soccer grand final. It was thrilling and joyous. Yet now the happiest of times comes tinged with … [Read more...]
We Did It
Dear Simon, I hope you are sitting down on some comfy white cloud. Guess what? WE WON. I know it won't surprise you. After all you told Hippie Child after watching the first few training sessions of the season that you thought they were going to go all the way this year. You reckoned they were a bloody good team. You were … [Read more...]
That Was Wednesday
Yesterday I got a faint glimpse into what my world might look like when the children leave home. Princess Child is at a school camp. Hippie Child has exams which means early/late start/finish times. It was decided she would take the car to school and bring it home by lunchtime for me. Basically that meant I didn't have any responsibility for … [Read more...]
The First Father’s Day
I hope all the dads, granddads and stepdads out there had a great day yesterday. I hope you were surrounded by love and everyone laughed at your silly jokes just to make you feel good. It's kinda scary, there are some guys who read this blog, some who I even know in real life, every time I start on about menopause, my boob size or other "too … [Read more...]
Then there was August
Managed to work on the days I was called in for my casual job. Completed the fire training course for that casual job - apparently I'm now allowed onto fire grounds to report on bushfires! Took the girls to a Kate Miller Heidke concert. Stayed strong for my grieving friend. Sorted out a blog redesign (coming soon folks). Crawled through … [Read more...]
One Up One Down
The absolutely lovely Chrystina Noel has created a link up called one down, one up where you share the worst and best part of your week. I'm joining in and you are welcome to as well, just head over to Chrystina's site to take part. One Down Long before death came knocking at our door I had shared this beautiful piece called Always Go The … [Read more...]
New Day
Dear Simon You've gone too far this time. I know you got nervous when the Navy super came through. You think having some money in the bank is a dangerous thing for me. (By the way there's still no sign of the life insurance or super from that bloody big bank but I'm sure that doesn't surprise you. I have the same case manager as you had for the … [Read more...]
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