Really old Buckles
Years ago I found this at a Haberdashery supplier in Collingwood, Melbourne when they were closing down. The buckles are on heavy card, backed with felt … on closer inspection […]
The Golden Triangle Hill Tribes in 1984
Last night I opened my diary from my travels in 1984 at Chaing Mai, 21st of June. I had forgotten all about the motor bike trip into the hills to […]
Who knows what this is, what you do with it … and can you do it?
Found Treasure
‘Weedy’ Sea Dragons….
Coming from a childhood which included an almost PhD level of education from my father in all things re nature, I was floored to discover that the Weedy Sea Dragon […]
The Thai Silk Bridesmaid
Being a bridesmaid to my aunty was a highlight in my childhood and the experience left me with a few lasting memories. Thai Silk, the scent of Tuber roses and […]
Everyone has a Hobby….Don’t they?
When I was a child everyone had a hobby. We were sewers, knitters, embroiderers, musicians, gardeners, cake decorators, handymen and readers. But MY family had a few unusual hobbies. Apart […]
Married to a Bedouin
In 1989 I married into a very large family. At last count my three kids have 63 first cousins on their father’s side. …. three on the other. My husband […]
Backpacking in the 80’s – Diary Quote.
I was in the Philippines from July the 25th to October the 19th 1984. Most of the time was spent in Manilla and Northern Luzon following the indigenous textile trail […]
1960’s Glamour
I was poking through some slides that my mother had left at my house after her last shift and decided to convert them to images as a gift. I have […]
