The weather is chilly and the wind is blowing. Autumn is nearly over. I sat in my cosy house today, cooking muffins with my grandchildren, while watching the wind whip away more of the leaves from my front yard. I'm very lucky - my 'front yard' includes a large bit of reserve land in front … Continue reading Before they all blow away….
A moving eggsperience…
Easter 2019 has been a time of significant firsts. For Canberra, it saw the launch of our first Light Rail Vehicle or LRV (don't call it a tram!).After a lot of controversy, a lot of money and a lot of time the system is finally up and running. Some are thrilled - it must be … Continue reading A moving eggsperience…
Need some eggy inspiration?
Well, today's the day, at last. Yes, it's Easter Sunday - egg painting day. Happy Easter everyone! The thinking has already begun and throughout the family the question is being asked "What will I paint on my eggs this year?" For me, nowadays, it's usually about something significant the happened over the past year. It's … Continue reading Need some eggy inspiration?
One a penny, two a penny…
Hot cross buns, hot cross buns. One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns. If you have no daughters, give them to your sons. One a penny, two a penny. Hot cross buns! I now have that tune going round my head, played in a squeaky tone on a brown plastic recorder. With only … Continue reading One a penny, two a penny…
Loving Vincent, egg-style
The egg chosen for this eggspress post has an obvious inspiration - Vincent van Gogh's Wheatfield with Crows, painted in 1890. But to be more eggsact, this egg, painted by Robyn H in 2018, was inspired by the movie Loving Vincent. This fascinating feature-length animated movie is a truly amazing achievement. Over 125 artists from … Continue reading Loving Vincent, egg-style
Aotearoa – the land of the long white cloud
A tale of ferns, tikis and travel