It's been a sombre week but slowly brightening. Talking to lots of people who knew her definitely helps, as has compiling memories of time spent with her to send to her mother. We are focussing on the positive memories and time shared, rather than the means of her death. Lives of great men all remind … Continue reading Sombre week, slowly improving →

"Search for woman swept off rocks at Injidup Beach in WA turns to 'recovery' mission - ABC News — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/12811718" This woman is the graduate I worked with every day, since February. We drank coffee while planning the week ahead, and tea while reviewing the week. We swapped chia pudding ( my contribution) … Continue reading A tragedy →

Just a quick update ... a couple of quiet days; kayaking, of course ( 6km in a tippy boat with a propeller blade, first time for say 5 years and my core muscles really aren't up for the job !)swimming this morning at the pool, 20 lengths so very happy with thatlunch with a friend, … Continue reading Better days →

"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.There was a pause."Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet."No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do.""That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend."What are you doing?" asked Pooh."Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are … Continue reading A difficult day →

After receiving the phone call no-one wants, about three hours out of Perth, my road trip took a major detour. Along with my plans for the rest of my working life, with a not expected but not totally surprising redundancy phone call. As of next Tuesday, I'm a free agent. So I spent the next … Continue reading The shortest road trip ever →

The car is packed, the tent is in the boot with the sleeping bag and roll mat. The baby Esky ( cool box, I think it's called in other places, chilly bin in NZ) is behind the drivers seat, snorkelling gear in the boot. The Spotify playlists are ready, HEMA is downloaded so I can … Continue reading Mostly packed, nearly ready to go →

I've been thinking about this road trip I'm about to undertake, why it feels like the right type of holiday right at the moment, what I want to achieve from the experience and what I want to do when I am not driving. A few areas spring to mind immediately playing with my camera, I … Continue reading Roadtrip 2020 →

I can’t quite believe it’s just over two years since my transplant. 26th September is the date, and as it’s a long weekend around that date here in WA, I tend to be camping. This weekend was the same, so I celebrated by camping with friends, walking 7km, and good food. The tiniest tent in … Continue reading 2 years post my stem cell transplant →