In honour of volunteers

I took this lovely photos of Mom and Dad wearing their new Hospice Volunteer shirts. They both look so happy and proud in them (yes, Dad your chest is puffed out :) )

About 6-9 months ago, they both began doing volunteer work in a local bookshop to support a local Hospice care house - where guests who are terminal can be cared for. This wonderful fortnightly activity has introduced them to another world of friends, company and people and they contribute with their wonderful joy and friendship as well as their time.

Through this Christmas period they are selling Christmas baubles and messages to hang on a Christmas tree, to remember those who have passed on, or just are not with us today. It is a lovely idea and helps bring in much needed funds.

So to my parents and to all volunteers, I dedicate this post. You do a wonderful job and I am so proud of you.

So excited!

Today it arrived.

My first publication. Check out the sidebar - An Anthology of Angel's Verse.

And I can even sell copies of it online - Wow!

Thank you to my family for their patience as I transition from full-time Mum, to student, poet and writer.

I love you all.

Drying washing Queensland style

After weeks of rain, I decided to wash sheets and towels today and use my fan to help the drying process. We normally have such beautiful weather that I haven't bothered with a clothes dryer - but must admit that I am now beginning to re-think the idea.

Still after just 3 hours, a full load of towels and sheets were dry.

Shadows mean sunshine

It happened I awoke to full sunshine and the call of the 'Laughing Kookaburra' - I knew that I neede to get outside quickly and take a few photos and absorb some vitamin D - I was right!

The cloud cover is quickly returning, but it feels so much better having just a few hours reprieve from the rain yesterday and this morning.

Yesterday, we managed to cut the grass (Matthew and I) and I got 4 loads of washing dried.


Kookaburras who often call after a storm, woke me this morning.



   

The front garden in the sunshine.

Santa Paws



Santa Paws



Sarah decided that Bella would look very cute dressed up in a Santa outfit this year. Bella sat patiently waiting for Sarah to dress her up and then for me to take these photos.

What a wonderful little dog she is?

Sunny morning

    

This morning I woke to a golden shadow on my curtains, yes it was the sun trying valiantly to peek through the clouds. 

I opened my window to see clouds and a small golden ball.

It has managed to stay dry enough to mow, get some washing done - Yippee!!!

What an Honour!

I am so excited!

I have just received a letter from my university and the School of English.

My lecturer has recommended me for the Honours programme when I complete my BA (in a few years time).  The best lines are the following:

"Dr HE has discussed with me your exceptional results this year. We wonder whether, as one of our best students, you have considered an honours year in the School of English, Media Studies, and Art History once you have completed your BA.

Warm congratulations from me, and from Dr Hilary Emmett, on your fine work. I do look forward to hearing from you."

Wow and how about that - I am thrilled.