If you're living in Brisbane, keep in touch with Roman and Jana (West End) at their blog Spurtopia because they're doing free works...

Bread and butter cucumbers. Another week put to bed and now the weekend looms. I hope you take enough time over the next few days to r...

We have friends visiting at the moment and have the joy of little feet in the house again. I hope you have joy in your life today as well. ...

The kids have gone back to school, the weather is cooling a little and time is marching on.  I finished the final reading of my book...

The long summer school holiday in Australia ends next week and everything will be back to "normal" again. It's been a hot sum...

If you have a little time up your sleeve I hope you'll have a look at my DIL's facebook page, Bluebell Alexander . When we vi...

Take care of yourself over the holidays and stay safe. I want to see you back here next year. Merry Christmas everyone. I'll see you so...

I've been seeing the heavy snow falls and storm footage from north America and the UK on our news here. It's such a tragedy t...

I hope all those ovens are being cleaned along with all the other pre-Christmas tasks. Try to stay calm and focused. In less than three wee...

Happy thanksgiving to all my American friends. May your day is full of family, friends and good food. Quick Tip: If you need ice over the...

Thank you for your visits this week and for your comments. The comments create a point of interest for me, help me build up a picture of yo...

Are you getting yourself organised for the end of year holidays? I made up three bottles of ginger beer yesterday and today, I'll...

My beautiful mother, Jean St Claire McGrath, died 20 years ago today. If she were alive now, she would be 94 years old. Even now, there...

You guessed it. If I have time this weekend, I'll be clicking away on the needles. I hope you can do something you love on the weeke...

Another week has come and gone. Time seems to go so fast now. Does that mean I'm old(er)? Thank you for joining me here during the...

Hanno and I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead. We are both fine and looking forward to some work and family time over the next cou...

What a week we've had here. So busy, but productive and exciting as well. Our vegetable garden is starting to wind down with the early ...

Hello everyone. I've been working diligently during the week and made great progress. I'll be back with you on Monday with some pos...

I've been meaning to mention the wonderful comments that come in. I read every one of them and many of them make me smile. I would love...

I know I've said this before, but I have the most wonderful readers here. Thank you for making Hanno's day yesterday with all the b...