https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xxyZXgx5X/ Went for a Halloween theme this week for BookSnapSunday, the books are Reaper Man and Mort, two of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels featuring Death, one of my favourite characters on the Disc. Death is just such a likeable character and the jokes are to die for, (pun or as Death would say PUNNE, INTENDED). … Continue reading #BookSnapSunday – Halloween is coming
A day trip to Bundaberg
As part of the long weekend away, S and I decided to visit Bundaberg. This is only thirty minutes away from Woodgate Beach so it was a short hop to a big town. While there, we did make sure that we filled up on fuel because the only place we saw fuel at the beach … Continue reading A day trip to Bundaberg
Curiosity- curiouser and curiouser
Curiosity positively impacts our health and well being, protecting cognitive function and adding to our ability to be creative and innovative. image public domain pixabay Curiosity and health Did you know that curiosity stimulates the dopaminergic and nonadrenegic systems in the brain, systems that are susceptible to age related decline. Dopamine and norephinephrine, have neuroprotective … Continue reading Curiosity- curiouser and curiouser
#BookSnapSunday – Year of the King
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3jRlLJAncB/ For this week's book snap I picked a great example of a published journal, Anthony Sher's journal from the year he created a legendary, award winning performance as Shakespeare's Richard the third. A remarkable account of the craft of acting and a very insightful examination of the play. Sher is also interesting for his … Continue reading #BookSnapSunday – Year of the King
Wonderfull Woodgate
To say Woodgate is quiet, is to make the understatement of the year, if fishing and lawn bowls is the height of excitement for you, than this is your place. There is a part of me that is reluctant to share this little piece of paradise, for fear that popularising the destination has the potential … Continue reading Wonderfull Woodgate
Why Journal
I have mentioned before that I am a big fan of keeping a journal, so, just thought I would share some observations on the benefits of journaling: What you write you are more likely to achieve Photo by fotografierende on Unsplash Spending time reflecting, setting goals and intentions is a great idea. I especially like the idea of … Continue reading Why Journal
#BookSnapSunday
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QizaXAIY6/ This week's book snap is Tyson Yunkaporta's remarkable Sand Talk, just started reading, so far finding it fascinating, definitely very original. Off exploring at the moment, watch for post to come. As always if you would like to join me in #BookSnapSunday , Please feel free and leave me a comment with a link … Continue reading #BookSnapSunday
Benarkin Free Camping
An hour and a half drive from Toowoomba is the village of Benarkin and a interesting place to stay at their free camp site. Located on the site of the old railway station, now part of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, 4.6 kilometres from Blackbutt. The village itself is off the main road so is … Continue reading Benarkin Free Camping
#BookSnapSunday – an old favourite
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxCAvMHgZEm/ Okay so a bit slack with BookSnapSunday, been off bush all weekend, so decided to just re-hash an old one. The book is The Odyssey and the location is Seal Rocks in NSW, will be more organised next week. At least I got some much needed camping, post to come, on free camping at … Continue reading #BookSnapSunday – an old favourite
Surprising Sandgate
Our journey home from Toorbul was surprising. On impulse, we decided to visit some of the Brisbane northern suburbs that took our fancy. This is something that we do while driving if we have the time, take a random turnoff and see what is there. It has lead to some fantastic discoveries like Red Rock … Continue reading Surprising Sandgate
