How to tell your father you love him
Do you find it difficult to tell your father that you love him? Do you want to tell him while there is still time? This was my problem, 19 years ago. My father was in his late 70s and terminally … Read More
Remembering Westwood’s first ANZAC Day ceremony (1996)
Westwood’s first ANZAC Day ceremony was held on 25 April 1996. It was organised by the Westwood Progress Association Inc to coincide with the dedication of the (then) newly erected Westwood War Memorial. Fitzroy Shire Councillor Vince Reynolds was Master … Read More
How can one describe a death as precious?
In 2011 I had a revelation. It was Saturday 29 January. I knew I would be preoccupied the next day, so I decided to do Sunday’s Bible reading on Saturday evening. The set passage was Psalm 116. As I read … Read More
Grandparenting: Ain’t it Grand
This story is about grandparenting. It’s a compilation of strategies and examples of activities my husband Tony and I have found helpful in building strong loving relationships with our grandchildren. The examples cover what I call face-to-face and long-distant grandparenting. … Read More
A loving gift, potent words
Have you ever struggled to choose a suitable farewell gift for a friend or friends moving away? How do you decide? Do you choose something you think they would like, or find useful, or is it something to remind them … Read More
“You’re the dunny cart!” they scoffed.
“You’re the dunny cart!” Not words I wanted to hear. No, I didn’t want to be the dunny cart! Emotional abuse: It occurs in families, at workplaces, on social media, in the schoolyard. It affects people of all ages. It’s … Read More
Staffroom antics
At Bundaberg State High School where my husband Tony was a teacher, he shared a staffroom with four other male teachers. They were all science teachers; a couple of them taught mathematics as well. Often, during breaks, they had lively … Read More
