We lost one of our own on the 21st of December, 2014. A sister. One, gracious, warm, sweet woman. Someone who always had a kind word to say. Someone who showed us what strength looked like; what it felt like. That person is Kathryn Treat. I first heard the term 'MCS sister' over at Sonda'sMCSChatter but it wasn't until this year, when I tripped and fell, I felt the pull of … [Read more...] about Tribute to Kathryn Treat
Archives for December 2014
The Day I Fell in Love… with a font
One day in June, 2014: It was a rainy, damp day. Mould spores were antagonising my sinuses; and as I ruminated on the pain throbbing it's three month long beat: boom, da boom, boom, along the bridge of my nose, piercing its un-relentless way into the bones of my face, forehead and cheekbones, I pulled a snotty piece of cotton wool from my left nostril, and, tugging a clean … [Read more...] about The Day I Fell in Love… with a font
My Reviews Are Back (as am I!)
Due to being under the weather for most of this year, I've not been reviewing products that I find useful for people living a life sensitive to chemicals. However, I aim to get right back into the sunshine; now that I've wiped away my tears. It's not like I've been grateful for much at all, let alone thinking about how I can help others. But that really has changed. Not sure if … [Read more...] about My Reviews Are Back (as am I!)
How Lilla Rose Tamed my Hair
This article could be called 'How to Maintain Long Hair When Sensitive to Chemicals'; however, 'How Lilla Rose Tamed my Hair' is massively appropriate, even though both titles could suit: My hair is pretty long now, due to it 'maintaining itself'. My favourite hairdresser moved to a salon smack bang in the middle of upper-class-polluted suburbia: an Aveda salon in South Yarra. … [Read more...] about How Lilla Rose Tamed my Hair
My Book on Rabbits
Netherland Dwarfs: taking care of them in Australia This year, after four years of studying, I have my Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing. It's been a slog that I've been documenting along the way, and will post more on later (in the interest of helping others) (and as a reference point for next year when attempting to start my Degree... Wait, am I really going to … [Read more...] about My Book on Rabbits