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27th Feb 2021 Sharon Uncategorized

Some weeks you are just glad when it is over.

Medieval tapestry Ok I think that look sums up the past week. I have been a bit snowed under of late trying to get things done and work has been a bit on the hectic side but thankfully the new Autumn book box is all ready to go. Afraid design does not come naturally, so … Continue reading Some weeks you are just glad when it is over.

13th Feb 2021 G Uncategorized

Two dogs in the water

S and I have made a break for our favourite beach. Our daughter has brought her dog along and have introduced Cassandra to the surf and salt water. She loves it! She has also worked out that she is a better swimmer than Ada so while Ada beats her up on dry land, Cassie can … Continue reading Two dogs in the water

1st Feb 202123rd Jan 2021 Sharon Uncategorized

Wildlife photo challenge #10

Last of Year of Kayaking 's challenge; 10 wildlife photos for 10 days:

12th Jan 2021 Sharon Uncategorized

Discovery and curiosity

pixabay I love the moment of discovery, the moment of pleasant surprise when you find something new. There is much to be said for going through life with a perennially curious outlook. Life is an adventure and there is always something interesting to discover, to experience. Curiosity is my word for 2021. It is not … Continue reading Discovery and curiosity

8th Jan 2021 Sharon Uncategorized

Travel challenge – day 10

Final day of the travel challenge. Jackie at World Wide Walkies blog, one of my favourite travel blogs, nominated me to participate in the Travel picture challenge. The challenge is about visual images so we need to post a favourite travel picture for 10 days without explanation and nominate someone else to participate. If I nominate you … Continue reading Travel challenge – day 10

5th Jan 2021 Sharon Travel, Uncategorized

Travel challenge – day 7

A bit late posting today, long, long day. Just continuing on with the travel challenge. Jackie at the the awesome World Wide Walkies blog, one of my favourite travel blogs, nominated me to participate in the Travel picture challenge. World Wide Walkies is a blogging gem, especially if your aspire to the nomad lifestyle with canine companions. … Continue reading Travel challenge – day 7

31st Dec 2020 Sharon Travel, Uncategorized

Travel Challenge – Day 3

Jackie at the the awesome World Wide Walkies blog, one of my favourite travel blogs, nominated me to participate in the Travel picture challenge. World Wide Walkies is a blogging gem, especially if your aspire to the nomad lifestyle with canine companions. The challenge is about visual images so we need to post a favourite travel picture … Continue reading Travel Challenge – Day 3

30th Dec 2020 Sharon Travel, Uncategorized

Travel challenge – day 2

Jackie at the the awesome World Wide Walkies blog, one of my favourite travel blogs, nominated me to participate in the Travel picture challenge. World Wide Walkies is a blogging gem, especially if your aspire to the nomad lifestyle with canine companions. The challenge is about visual images so we need to post a favourite … Continue reading Travel challenge – day 2

27th Dec 2020 Sharon books, Uncategorized

Sisu and Shimmering skies

I love these guardians of adventure at the entrance to the Helsinki train station. How is everyone feeling now the year is slowly coming to a close? These last few weeks have felt even more hectic than usual, with end of year work and family demands. The arrival of summer heat has brought our weekend … Continue reading Sisu and Shimmering skies

25th Dec 2020 Sharon Uncategorized

May we all find peace and happiness this Christmas!

Just a quick wish for peace, joy and contentment for everyone this Christmas no matter where you are and what you are doing!

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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.  Acknowledging that Aboriginal sovereignty over these lands has never been ceded.

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This week's #BookSnapSunday is a couple of books I managed to finish in February;Bob Brown's delightful memoir Optimism and Amy Liptrot's memoir of recovering from alcoholism, The Outrun. Both books with an emphasis on nature qualify as nature reads and both were great reads. I have huge respect for the idealism and pragmatism of Bob Brown in his fight for the environment we need more leaders like Brown. Liptrot writes beautifully about the Orkney islands although I found myself frustrated by her descent into alcoholism and just wanted her to grow up and stop the destructive behaviour. Simple props for the photo my bush walking boots and my uber cheap snorkelling kit, I particularly enjoyed Liptrot's description of snorkelling in Orkney. #naturereading #naturewriting #memoir #books #bookstargram #bookstagram
#BookSnapSunday This week's book snap is Charles Massey's impressive agricultural call to arms; Call of the Reed Warbler. I am learning more about sustainable agriculture than I ever thought I needed to know. This is a fantastic book and Massey writes beautifully, capturing the wonder and beauty of the natural world while calling on farmers to manage land more sustainably and holistically. A handbook for best farming practice in Australia's demanding environment. #bookstagram #books #naturewriting #naturereading #sustainability
Look at those big duck feet doing their thing in the water, no wonder Cass loves the water, we think she is part duck. #dogsofinstagram #dogs #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedogs
And finally Ada learns to swim, mostly thanks to Cassie. #dogsofinstagram #dogs #rescuedogs #rescuedogsofinstagram tide in at Walkers point. #woodgate
Ada back fishing her way. #rescuedogs #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogs #dogsofinstagram
Introducing Cassie to the joys of Woodgate. #dogsofinstagram #dogs #rescuedogs #rescuedogsofinstagram
#BookSnapSunday So looking forward to reading this one; The ghost and mrs muir by R.A.Dick. Loved the old movie and the tv series. #bookstargram #bookstagram #books #books
Just re-posting the nature reading challenge for #BookSnapSunday just put a post @gumtreesandgalaxies.com for challenge participants to link their nature reads to. Did you read any great nature reads in January? #naturereading #naturewriting #readingchallenge #bookstargram #bookstagram
New Autumn eco bookbox, reserve your box now! Just visit the blog gumtreesandgalaxies.com link in profile. Box includes an eco themed novel beautifully gift wrapped in a sustainable cotton tea towel, a product from a local native food producer, a Washpool skin wellness product and some awesome native relaxation tea, a bookmark and the seasonal Zine. #subscriptionbox #bookboxes #bookbox #bookboxsubscription

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