Monthly Archives: May 2012

We need to talk about Tammylan (my favourite Enid Blyton books)

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

What would you say to your child if he asked to spend the night in a treehouse with a ‘wild man’ named Tammylan? You’d be all “Oh well, it’s Tammylan so no worries Benji. You go along and have a … Continue reading →

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Daily photo challenge – 148 days down

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Chantelle at http://www.fatmumslim.com.au posted the June list for the #photoaday challenge today: I’ve been participating since day 1 and I’m a little bit proud of myself for sticking with it. Normally I think nothing of abandoning projects halfway through, so … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – photoadaymay days 18 to 24

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

This week of the fatmumslim photo challenge I almost took a photo of my bed for every topic: it’s definitely one of my “favourite places”, and I “cannot live without” sleep. Sleep is one of my true loves. Here is … Continue reading →

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Autumn colours to chase away the winter blues

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

I’ve been waiting for it and it’s finally arrived. The winter blues – that feeling of malaise I get every year at this time as the days grow darker earlier and the air goes from pleasantly cool to downright chilly. … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – photoadaymay days 11 to 17

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Hello! We had a super chilly day in Brisbane this week – it dropped to 8 degrees celsius in the morning, which is about 46 fahrenheit. For us this is COLD! How’s the weather where you are? Here’s my photos … Continue reading →

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Brotherly love – my top five favourite fictional brothers

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

I’ve hit more than 60 posts, so I feel I’ve kept quiet about this long enough. It’s time you know. I have two boyfriends. Their names are Sam and Dean Winchester. Sam is my number one – if I was … Continue reading →

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I love you, Mum

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

I am lucky. Some people I know have sadly lost their mums, some don’t speak anymore, some have a less than cordial relationship. Some women are experiencing pain on their own path to motherhood. I’m aware Mother’s Day can be … Continue reading →

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Photo Thursday – photoadaymay days 4 to 10

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Photo Friday is Thursday this week because I’m having internet issues. Have to use it while it’s working, which is intermittently. I have a mammoth battle with Telstra coming up. I haven’t given up yet, and we’re almost halfway though. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Holding hands with the moon

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

On Saturday night I thought I had seen the moon at its closest point to the Earth for the year. Turns out I hadn’t seen nothin’ yet. Despite Australian media reports I had read stating Saturday was the day for … Continue reading →

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They don’t make them like they used to

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

Tonight I went to a performance at the Old Museum. I was a little delayed in getting ready, because I looked out the window and saw the amazing full moon and just had to take a photo. Apparently the moon … Continue reading →

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