Celebration time! I’ve sold my house by the beach that I’ve owned for 25 years. Now I have the wide open space of the rest of my life to decide what to do with. I have no idea where to live or how to create a supplementary income. What is my soul’s deepest desire? I … More Wide open spaces
It’s been a while, dear blog. Since my last entry I’ve written a fiction story of 100,00 words, a first draft, to be read and critiqued by many so I can improve it. Then I’ll ask more Beta readers to test it again. I’ve prepared my children’s chapter book for ages 7-10, written a covering note, found … More Starting Again
My grandparents emigrated from England to Wanganui in 1904. At that time it was the cultural capital of New Zealand and they were cultured people. My grandmother was known as Madame Emily Briggs, She taught pianoforte, voice production and mandolin to the daughters and wives of wealthy farmers in the rich countryside around Wanganui. Getting … More House sitting in Wanganui, the gracious lady of New Zealand
I’m house sitting at long, lonely lovely Himatangi Beach in the North Island of New Zealand. It is even used as a road the sand is so firm and the beach is so straight. 30 kph is the speed limit. just don’t get into a soft patch when you take the dogs for a walk … More Life’s a beach even in winter
While I’m waiting for my house to sell, I’m house sitting anywhere around the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand. I get to live in some wonderful homes for free, provide a service by looking after pets while the owner’s away and see new parts of this beautiful scenic country. Usually there … More Journey through the centre of New Zealand
I travel and house sit, seeing new places and providing a service at the same time, living in beautiful homes for free but keeping them tidy, pull a few weeds and look after animals while the owners are away. I wrote a book last month! 50k word fiction. Now poems are popping out of me … More travel theme foliage
