What I didn’t know when I rolled into Glen Innes was how familiar this small town would feel. From about ten kilometres outside its boundary, I felt an ancestral echo I can only describe as familiar — organic, internal. Strange, but something I won’t forget soon. Before arriving, I didn’t know Glen Innes is the… Continue reading Standing Stones, Ancient Sorrows
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Reacher vs. Me: A Nomad’s Guide to Not Attracting Trouble –
Eat when you can. Sleep when you can. You never know when you’ll get the chance again. These are the rules one of my favorite characters live by—Jack Reacher* Living on the road, I may not live them by the letter of those rules, but yep, definitely, I might just be living a real-life version.… Continue reading Reacher vs. Me: A Nomad’s Guide to Not Attracting Trouble –
The Pistol Packing Pastor
Tales of the sacred and slightly ricidulous The retired pastor from the local church wandered into reception at the Strahan Motel one afternoon. I was a little askance—he lives in town, after all. Why did he need a room for the night? Yes, he’s stepped down from the pulpit, but no, he hasn’t retired from… Continue reading The Pistol Packing Pastor
Living in Between: A Pastafarian Encounter
As part of being on the road, I meet some interesting folks. Feel free to interpret ‘Interesting’ any way you like - as I don't mean it as any more than a genuine curiosity about others. Recently I decided to spend summer in Tasmania, the most southerly state of Australia. Here on the West Coast,… Continue reading Living in Between: A Pastafarian Encounter
Living on the Road: Exploring Trauma and Lifestyle Choices
"Reflecting on childhood events makes me feel increasingly naked."
A Year on the Road – Saying Yes to Life
More than a year ago, I left my Melbourne home and began a journey that covered miles of road and uncharted inner territory. When I left Melbourne, I felt supported by most of my friends. My family perceived my exit from life in the suburbs as taking the opportunity to fulfil a long cherished heart… Continue reading A Year on the Road – Saying Yes to Life
Between Libraries Then and Now: Finding Silence in a Noisy World
Libraries have evolved into community hubs, but at what cost to those who need silence. I have become one of those grumpy old women I used to watch on BBC television. I saw several of those half hour episodes where dewy-eyed interviewers muffled their laughter at people of Joanna Lumley’s vintage who shared their distaste… Continue reading Between Libraries Then and Now: Finding Silence in a Noisy World
Between Peace and Happiness
This morning I made coffee using a park picnic bench. As I waited for the water to boil, I looked up. Sunny blue sky, hinting at a warm spring day. After sleeping almost nine hours last night, I noticed an inner quiet. Not the usual tumult of plans or other random thoughts that cross my… Continue reading Between Peace and Happiness
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