The year that was – 2009

Well, 2009 went off without too many personal dramas.  I was fortunate  enough to go with Andrew to South America for 5 and a half weeks. From Late march till the end of May.  We were blessed with great weather everywhere we went which made trekking around very comfortable. I reunited with a travel companion…

Life of a part-time blogger

The stats are in -- I am officially a very part-time blogger. Just what have I been up to since March 08 when last I tapped these tiny keys? Changing jobs, twice; writing PR articles for the IPEd (Institute of Professional Editors) conference next October (2 of 4 articles here: http://www.editors-sa.org.au/?q=node/67); travelling to Perth for…

What’s going on with this blog?

Blog has suffered greatly this summer. Kittens have been acquired, Conference committee meetings have resumed, yoga is back on for the year, work is busy. Excuses for not blogging? Naw, just been busy. Kittens to play with, and rescue from rooftops and trees; Adelaide Fringe is on, acts to see; Adelaide Festival on, Writer's week…

Lucky cat

Corky died on 25 March 07. He was a great cat, probably the best we'll ever have. Big, slow and with a beautiful face. He was a leaner. His size did not lend itself to lap sitting, but he loved to lie on his side with his head pressing up against a person's leg or…