Category: Writing

  • High Flights: Beginnings and Endings

    High Flights: Beginnings and Endings

     High Flight Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there, I’ve chased…

  • A Bird’s Eye View

    A Bird’s Eye View

    We’re heading for the air space over la Belle Paris, where we will spend such a memorable few days, meeting up with Véronique and Thierry, and Manya and Hakeem. You can tell it’s France down below from the beautifully sculpted blocks of land, some tilled, others awaiting cultivation: the richness of the French agricultural tradition.…

  • Why You Must Visit Sicily

    Why You Must Visit Sicily

    Gorgeous Sicilia! It’s been on my bucket list, ever since hearing about its marvels and beauty from my Italian hairdresser. Over the years I’ve explored the north, middle and south of Italy, but never ventured down as far as Sicily. Following are some reasons I’ve gathered together for visiting this gorgeous island. Sicily is one…

  • Adriatic Romance … Rijeka to Titograd

    Adriatic Romance … Rijeka to Titograd

    My Travel Journal through Italy and Yugoslavia in 1968 My journey from Paris towards the Ukraine in Russia continues … with entry into our first Communist country, Yugoslavia, and the drive along the spectacular coastline there.  Once again we are delayed by car troubles, this time a forced stopover at Camp Borik, a beautiful lakeside…

  • Delphi and its Sacred Ways

    Delphi and its Sacred Ways

    Ancient Greece Ancient Greece gave such a lot to the world, including architecture, philosophy and theatre. I thought about this when I visited Greece with two friends in the late sixties. Stories of Delphi  and the oracle had enthralled me when I was studying at Teachers College a few years previous to this. Armidale Teachers’…

  • Memoir Writing

    Memoir Writing

    According to American author Marian Roach Smith’s definition, “Memoirs are selections from your life story, shaped by theme, driven by a few burning questions.  So the question the reader brings is: why these bits of your life? The answer to that question will lead you to your opening.” See her website for more gems about…

  • We Are Not Alone

    We Are Not Alone

    WE ARE  indeed NOT ALONE on this earth that we call home! I joined WANA tribe, after having read a book entitled: Rise of the Machines: Human Authors in a Digital World by American writer and blogger, Kristen Lamb. I’d recommend it to anyone trying to understand the world of social media and blogging. It’s…

  • Things To Do in Sydney

    Things To Do in Sydney

    While Sydney is known for its spectacular beaches and warm weather, there are still plenty of places to visit and things to experience in The Harbour City during winters. What makes winter the perfect season to explore the beauty of the city is the lack of summer crowds that can make exploring Sydney a bit…

  • Winter in Australia

    Winter in Australia

    I manage to write more in winter, because there’s not the pull of the outside and nature:  swimming, walks in the sun by the sea and all that to tempt me. It’s always been a problem for me, the attraction of outside activities versus the obsession to work on my writing. And it’s not always…

  • The Writing Group Survival Guide

    The Writing Group Survival Guide

    Ever wondered why some writing groups you’ve attended are successful, while others fail early on?  Because writers are typically anxious about their writing, it is common  for members to feel slighted by comments from other members, and to leave the group early on because of this. It’s the task of the convenor and the group…