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Couples and tent erection

AUSTRALIA | Thursday, 20 Mar 2008 | Views [396]

Is it just us, or does putting up a tent throw all of a couple’s communication problem’s into high relief? The best thing about camping is sitting down with a drink after completing the construction phase. Then, quite comfortably, sun ... Read more >

Tags: camping, relationships


Jett in Japan

JAPAN | Thursday, 20 Mar 2008 | Views [293]

He was 9 months old when we moved to Japan. His first sentence was 'mitte! oki traku!' (look, a big truck) He went to a Buddhist pre-school. We lived beside the Priest of the near by temple. I remember coming home from work and seeing him on the Priest's ... Read more >

Tags: children


The Beauty of the Rainforests - Springbrook

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 15 Mar 2008 | Views [243] | Comments [1]

The heavy, dense smell. The ground and fecundity. The filtered light. Dappled greens with a splash of red berries. And the dripping water. The sound of little streams, or the heavy rush of a nearby waterfall. A Rainforest. Springbrook . We ... Read more >

Tags: forests


A patriotic essay

SPAIN | Saturday, 15 Mar 2008 | Views [685] | Comments [4]

Since Tiffany has begun to fill up the journal before I could even notice, I think I must hurry up and put in my grain of sand, with the angelical intention and objective to get more views, more comments, and generally smash her down on the dirt. My ... Read more >

Tags: catalunya


Jett's Packing List

AUSTRALIA | Saturday, 15 Mar 2008 | Views [529]

This is the first post dedicated to the art of list making.It begins quite modestly, and after a few trials, grows into a creature of its own. Leaving for the weekend. Jett is 8. He's old enough to read. I am a mother who fosters ... Read more >

Tags: children, lists


I don't even like travelling

NORWAY | Friday, 14 Mar 2008 | Views [451]

'But you've been to 21 different countries!' I know, I know. It doesn't even make sense to me. I'm just a victim of circumstance. A pawn in the game of life. A hapless innocent wanderer in the jungle of life... yes yes.. okokokok, I'll get on with ... Read more >


But what are you doing about Jett's school?

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Thursday, 13 Mar 2008 | Views [264] | Comments [1]

'You're what?' I positioned my Buddha smile, took a breath, and started again. 'We're going Nomad.' After the initial shock wore away from the collective face, he/she would ask 'But what about Jett? What are you going to do about his schooling?' ... Read more >

Tags: study, children


Gathering energy from half way round the world

INDIA | Thursday, 13 Mar 2008 | Views [521] | Comments [1]

Finally I’m feeling motivated, and I’m ready to write about some of the things that happened in India.   The impact of India!   The dirt, the filth, the colours, the music, the praying, the inequality, the food, the traffic!!! ... Read more >

Tags: yoga, energy, spiritual, india, meditation


With Thanks

NORWAY | Tuesday, 4 Mar 2008 | Views [316]

I've lived in Norway, off and on for 10 years. Is been a place of peace and rejuvenation for me. My first impressions, coming from Australia, was that it was picture perfect. The houses were charming and well kept. One hardly ever sees a house in ... Read more >

Tags: thanks, relationships


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