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The Other Me: Perfume
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Friday, June 26, 2015. In the last magazine received, a regular piece, "The Farmer and his Wife", mentioned perfume . 4711 perfume. What a plethora of memories those four figures brought to mind! My favourite perfume was "Evening in Paris" that had its own special smell [Midnight in the Sewer catcalled the local boys]. The girls ignored the ignorant comments . but smirked to each other . 'they had noticed! June 27, 2015 at 6:54 AM. June 29, 2015 at 10:46 AM. My mum liked Jontue, my sister Tabac and as I ...
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The Other Me: July 2015
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Sunday, July 19, 2015. In this part of the world there is a saying 'You silly galah' uttered when someone is doing something that they have obviously given little thought to. In actual fact the galah is a rather attractive bird, native to Australia. Their lovely pink and grey plumage could form the basis of a gorgeous décor for a lounge room; restful and easy on the eyes but still with a hint elegance. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Blogs I love to follow. Where mountains meet the sea. Life on a Small Island.
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The Other Me: September 2014
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Kookaburra in the old gum tree. Australia has more gum trees than I care to count; I would hazard a guess that no-one has counted them all. We have gum trees sheltering us. Their falling leaves are another story . I have the self-appointed task of raking them up and transferring them to a bonfire. I hurried indoors and managed to take a photo of the kookaburra who sat undisturbed on an overhanging branch. Saturday, September 13, 2014. This morning I read an article about kale...
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The Other Me: Colourful birds
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Sunday, July 19, 2015. In this part of the world there is a saying 'You silly galah' uttered when someone is doing something that they have obviously given little thought to. In actual fact the galah is a rather attractive bird, native to Australia. Their lovely pink and grey plumage could form the basis of a gorgeous décor for a lounge room; restful and easy on the eyes but still with a hint elegance. August 11, 2015 at 10:01 PM. Wonderful birds you have there. Your comments are welcome.
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The Other Me: April 2014
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Friday, April 25, 2014. 25th April is the day we remember those who gave their lives in war. Ninety nine years ago the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps fought for freedom at Gallipoli; many lost their lives; many came home changed men. 1 tblsp golden syrup. 1 cup desiccated coconut. 1 tsp baking soda. 1 cup plain flour. 1 cup rolled oats. 2 tblsp boiling water. Sift flour and salt. Melt butter and golden syrup on stove, dissolve baking soda in boiling water. Mix all ingredients together, rol...But t...
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The Other Me: August 2014
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Monday, August 11, 2014. Remember the song, Mellow Yellow? Last week as we drove around the area it became obvious that the theme for this time of year could be Mellow Yellow. Spring in the mid-west means the countryside is ablaze with crops reaching towards the sky as they grow and ripen, often inter-mingled with verges of wild flowers. The canola makes a yellow splash on the sky-line . surely a happier sight one can hardly imagine. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Blogs I love to follow. Up the Rectory Path.
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The Other Me: October 2014
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014. When I first came to the mid-west the sand that passed as soil astounded me. In N.Z. I had been used to fertile soil that grew wonderful vegetables and flowers, if one planted plants that like a cooler climate. Next year I purchased a packet of nasturtium seed; planted a couple of the old fashioned geranium that grows anywhere, and was the lucky recipient of a rosemary bush and an agave. These form the backbone of my 'garden' such as it is. Vegetables are cheaper bough...I lov...
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The Other Me: March 2014
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Sunday, March 30, 2014. Much of my life I lived in complete ignorance of Garage Sales; that changed when I moved into my present home. Significant Other is an avid Garage Sale viewer and slowly this harmless addiction has crept into my psyche. One need not always purchase! One should always look . and common sense should always prevail. Saturday mornings see us driving into town armed with The Rag, our local once-a-week newspaper, advertising when and where that day's garage sale can be found. When livin...
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The Other Me: July 2014
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Monday, July 28, 2014. Once upon a time I received money in an envelope; it was called my pay. Straight away I headed to the bank and deposited a hefty proportion of that pay packet, saving some for board [I lived at home with my parents and board was expected back in those days], some I placed in my purse for 'sundries that may have included stockings [yes, before pantihose! And nowhere near as easy to wear as pantihose], going to the movies, and perhaps a look at the sales. Whilst at the newsagents las...
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The Other Me: Wipes brow!
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Today was, still is, hot; very hot, too hot! Thankfully after doing the ironing early in the morning household chores were minimal. Beginning a 'secret challenge' meant that I could sit and stitch without feeling guilty. Easier said than done in the sweltering heat, but I have managed to put into stitches the idea floating around in my mind. Two photos, taken indoors, show just how hot it was. Woops, the clock is a little lopsided . I must have held the camera sideways!
