A precious death
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
