Aaahhhh, December in Australia. The start of summer. The start of long, hot, blue-sky days. Beach days, barbecue days, picnic, fishing and outdoors days. School-free, work-free, carefree. Holidays spent swimming, surfing, sailing, and sunning. The first of the month sets off a scramble to post Christmas cards with pictures of snowmen and red-suited Santas, all the while knowing we will … Continue reading “The Good Life” Episode 3 – Summer in Australia
Musings on Life, Love & Other Philosophy
Of Kookaburras and Kingfishers, Parrots and Poetry
I spend a lot of time in my study, which has a sliding door leading out to a balcony. A few weeks ago I noticed a kookaburra sitting on my balcony railing. Kookaburras are common on the east coast of Australia, but not on my balcony. I quickly grabbed my smart-phone, gently opened the door, … Continue reading Of Kookaburras and Kingfishers, Parrots and Poetry
IRT Internet TV “The Good Life” Episode 2 – lifting the bar
My Northern Hemisphere followers are delighting in the golden hues of autumn, just as we here in the south should be moving into spring - heralding the arrival of outdoor feasts of light, healthy food. To get everyone in the mood, this month's IRT Good Life programme included a cooking segment, with filming to … Continue reading IRT Internet TV “The Good Life” Episode 2 – lifting the bar
GWEN WILSON The Reluctant Retiree 