Author Archives: The Lady in the Back Row.

Living with a loved one who is unwell is a roller coaster — constant ups and downs. There are small glimmers of hope, then sudden crashes again. It’s hard for everyone around them. The journey teaches you to be grateful for each day and to hold onto perspective so you can keep getting up andContinue reading “Perspective”

Three days off felt like a small pause in a fast-moving life. Today it’s back to work and into a short week again. Life seems to rush by so quickly, but today I’m also thinking of those who are quietly battling their own hard days. My thoughts are with the people who keep going, evenContinue reading “Back to Work”

Three days off was a good break and a chance to reset before the week ahead. Spent some time cleaning and getting things organised. Did something a little different to finish it off — a late night movie with my grandson. It was special spending that time together… although the late session might have beenContinue reading “Late Movie”

Fed the possum, coffee. Scrolling through the morning while it’s just getting light. The car needs cleaning, a bit of taxi duty required, lazy day. Living with the shadow of illness gives life perspective, recovery is a journey. Grateful for the now and the few days off in a row to catch up and breathe.

Well today started with a lesson… remember to chain the dog up. I forgot. The first couple of hours were spent walking around the yard filling in the holes that suddenly appeared everywhere. After that I planted a rosemary bush I’d brought home from my daughter’s place. It’s nice giving plants another home, and rosemaryContinue reading “A Bejewelled box”

Today I went along to the Teddy Bear Picnic at the school. It was such a lovely way to spend part of the day, sitting under a beautiful big tree with the children, little picnic rugs spread out and teddy bears everywhere. There’s something very special about slowing down for a moment and seeing theContinue reading “Teddy Bear Picnic”

Today I stepped away from the desk and into the city to attend a RAP planning workshop at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. What a place to gather. The Melbourne Cricket Ground holds such deep history, and walking through these beautiful old grounds reminds you how many moments, stories and generations have passed through here. ItContinue reading “A Day at the ‘G – Learning, History and New Perspectives”

Last night the sky shifted. A blood moon. A full lunar eclipse. The kind of night where you step outside and everything feels a little quieter. The moon wasn’t glowing silver like usual, it was deep red, almost copper. Soft but powerful. Not dramatic… just different. It made me stop. An eclipse is just alignment.Continue reading “When the Moon Turns Red”

This morning felt quieter. Not the kind of quiet that’s empty the kind that feels settled. The air had that softer edge to it, like the season is slowly turning its shoulder. You can feel it now. Summer loosening its grip. The light shifting just slightly earlier. I stood in the yard with my coffee,Continue reading “Steady Forward”

Today’s Monday. The day began with rain — soft, steady, cleansing. There’s something about rain at the start of a week. It feels like a reset. A quiet washing away of whatever was, making space for what’s next. The weekend was lovely — and as always, it went too fast. Barbecues. Fires crackling. Swimming. KidsContinue reading “Monday Renewal”