I've been busy. Busy getting published. Busy writing. Busy interviewing. Busy trying to sort out my mould effected possessions. Busy sorting out family issues while living one and a half hours away. But most of all, busy healing myself. But even more than any of those things, I've been busy walking on the beach. Even in the rain. Everyday. Recently, on Lord Howe Island, the … [Read more...] about This Blogger’s Absence
Archives for 2013
A Tale of Two Houses and One Garden
So, I have the Beach House, which is my new rental property, and, the House of Mouldy Horrors, where all my stuff still is. Here's the freaky thing: when I went back to The House of Mouldy Horrors, I couldn't believe the smell: a strong chemical-bleach-like overpowering, chocking, noxious odour hit me when I walked in. It was so strong; I could taste it. (Synethesia … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Houses and One Garden
Gratitude and Friendships without Fragrance
I can't believe the first semester of the Victoria University (VU), Professional Writing and Editing (PWE), Diploma Course is definitively and definitely over… It's been a long wild brain squeeze. Probably, because I only missed one class and I was forced to actually use my brain, while writing, and focusing intently on my work; instead of trying to create and maintain a … [Read more...] about Gratitude and Friendships without Fragrance
Generation X
In regards to Generation X, chemical sensitivities and the state of our food system, Theresa over at Living Natural Today, poses the question, "What is a Gen Xer to do?" "There is a lot that can be done. Some simple action steps that you could immediately implement would include researching and learning about the food you are consuming,minimizing your exposure to toxins, and … [Read more...] about Generation X
The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell After reading Joseph Campbell's work The Power of Myth and The Hero's Journey, I'm now noticing the symbols of mythology and legends in nearly every movie I see and every book I read; even in the non-fiction, true articles of my favourite newspaper, 'The Age', they are there. I can't believe how Campbell's philosophies touch on everything … [Read more...] about The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell