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Fires in WA

Posted on February 8, 2016 by brightsunflowers

  It’s happened again. The heavy thundering of the super water bombers and the billowing smoke nearby. And I still find blackened leaves in my garden that fell from the sky during the Yarloop fire in mid January. Now a … 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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Australia: A Great Place For The Forgetful

Posted on December 17, 2015 by brightsunflowers

This blog was first published in the Huffington Post Australia   Over 55 we become more forgetful. Apparently ageing can slow reaction time and the retrieval of information from memory, requiring a few more seconds. Or longer in the summer … Continue reading →

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Forever young

Posted on July 16, 2015 by brightsunflowers

“Your skin is ageing, every second counts!” Adverts like these are causing panic, mostly among women who feel they are losing the battle against the laws of the universe. Fortunately, cosmetic companies around the world are entering the realms of … Continue reading →

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Surviving deadlines

Posted on October 15, 2014 by brightsunflowers

Why do I write? Because I like pens and the smell of fresh paper. I love new ideas and dictionaries. And I write because it reminds me of my father. James Eric Lamb was the weekly garden columnist for The … Continue reading →

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Benefits of the Op Shop

Posted on September 25, 2014 by brightsunflowers

“Don’t you think you should put the brakes on, mom?” said a voice behind the cabinet. I repositioned myself to see who had spoken. It was an irritated daughter at the checkout at the op shop. “Look, I can never … Continue reading →

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