Here in Brisbane, you know it’s October when the jacarandas burst into bloom, and the weather starts to heat up. For those with kids at home the month is packed with the spring holidays and the start of the last school term for the year, plus the busy run-up to the silly season, though it’s […]

Woohoo! Winter has gone and Spring has sprung here in Bris-Vegas. The days are getting longer and warmer; and I love the smell of jasmine and mock orange blossoming (though I know some find it overpowering, and it’s not great for allergies). 1 September – First day of the work week; first day of September; […]

A is for August … and it was a bit of an action-packed August even if I was sick earlier in the month. As you browse you’ll see plenty of adorable animals, appetising food, and getting out and about … also, can you tell I love alliteration?! 1 August – Got to spend some time […]

I’ve got a funny story to tell you about “July” … When I was a little girl I didn’t like my name, “Janet”, so when I was in about grade 3 or 4, I told everyone I was changing my name to “Julie”. I wrote it on all my school books and other belongings. Only […]