Category Archives: Australia

The Right To Write

Posted on October 20, 2025 by brightsunflowers

I want to write again! Why? I’m not sure. Perhaps it’s the spring to summer feeling. The last of the perfumed blossoms falling like confetti around me, celebrating a new beginning. Or that I attended Tricia Stringer’s book launch of … Continue reading →

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I’m Back

Posted on January 9, 2025 by brightsunflowers

I’m back. It was a matter of push and shove. A note from WordPress that I would disappear if I didn’t write. There was no option. So here I am, 5 am with weary fingers typing on a weary computer, … Continue reading →

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Perfect Balance

Posted on October 9, 2022 by brightsunflowers

It’s spring in Australia and the birds know it. Early morning solos with choir practice later. Harmony.Emphasised beauty of nature to eye and ear. Lazy Bobtails sunning themselves near the veggie patch. Ducks flying overhead, Galahs vocally securing rentals in … Continue reading →

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Of figures,tapes and acceptance

Posted on August 9, 2017 by brightsunflowers

“Would you like to try on this chain?” asked the assistant at the jewellery sale. “Here’s a mirror…do you like it?” I looked in the mirror. The chain was missing. She had secured it, so where could it be? We … Continue reading →

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Body Perfect

Posted on August 7, 2016 by brightsunflowers

“Oh, you can tell me, I know already…you’re expecting triplets!” said my elderly patient. I thought she was joking. “Are you sure about this?” “I have it on authority, “she said with a serious look. Just a rumour, I told … Continue reading →

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Mulling over Media

Posted on January 22, 2016 by brightsunflowers

  Prince Harry was wedged in the top rack, hugging a blonde. “This is the one!” shouted the headlines. Waiting at the checkout, I leaned forward for a closer look. “Oh, I know all about her – she’s part of … Continue reading →

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Have a good day

Posted on April 29, 2015 by brightsunflowers

                                                            The women ahead of me had their heads down. Counting … Continue reading →

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The Queen

Posted on February 5, 2015 by brightsunflowers

I can’t ignore the Queen. She keeps appearing as I unpack boxes from the past. “Now THIS you must treasure!” said my late mother. “It’s an original newspaper of the Queen’s coronation. Keep it in the dark, wrapped carefully. You … Continue reading →

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