Saturday 25th April

Flowers on the table

24hour grocery shop

Lamb roast

Lovely people

Ample cider, lots of wine

Mighty Boosh

Noel Fielding guest programmes Rage

One year anniversary of this home

Happy dog, first world veterinary care

FaceTime audio with my little brother

Freedom that Australians have fought for so we can enjoy ourselves

Grateful

Getting crafty

Gladly helping others to learn how to knit.
Such a fun way to pass the time and feel constructive whilst gasbagging away.
Lovely people, lovely tea, lovely arvo & lovely craft.
Crafternoon!

Nuzzle

Half-awake, I wondered why my arm was moving around. The little kelpie was gently using her nose to nuzzle my outstretched hand into a better position. She was using the palm of my hand as a cradle/pillow for her head. Once she got comfy, we both fell asleep.

Furry companion.

Life, health and the universe

Thank you thank you thank you so much

The end of a health scare today but all is clear now.

It's been a long day, my dog had diarrhoea, my shift was weird, the handover was long but who cares in the grand scheme of things.

I have my health, and that is such a gift. I promise not to squander it.

Rest in peace Davs. I will remember your beaming smile when I think of you.

Thanks Ellie

Circus dog

The air is rising in cold damp swirls around me from the path and grass beneath my feet. The sky is expansive, clear and blue, with the hot sun landing on my shoulders. My favourite sensation combination. I feel I might be swimming through my life, with grace. 

The dog looks up, bright furry countenance and beams. Then does a handstand to pee.

Morning constitutional. Indeed.

Not all the good people are dead

Grateful for good people in this world.
So many crap people.
I suppose it's like flowers poking out of the mud (and bullshit).
Good people or people who are mostly good.
I know we're out there.

Grateful that I care

even if it causes pain.
The alternative is too hard to bear.

Being human is quite confusing sometimes.
One day I will express it fully.

The clean crisp smell of rain

It doesn't rain much here. When it does, it's like a shock to the system, but slowly, easily, it becomes comforting and soothing like an old friend.

I did enjoy the darkness as I drove down the long and empty roads. A metaphor, for life, and the direction I have chosen. Not the easiest, not the sunniest, but very pleasant. Lonely is not always bad.

Last night I was grateful for quiet solitude, the way the light hits the rain and some respite from the constant sunshine. No light without shade.


Honourable mentions:
Dog people
Dogs
Music, sweet music.
Alice Cooper reminiscing on the radio.
Brothers and sisters, good crazy, bad crazy.
Hearty food.
Being appreciated, valuable and kind.

Good in the world

Justice

Liberty

Equality

Letting go

Music

Grateful for iPhone, shuffle and Aux mode







remember when the iPod wouldn't shuffle?
remember that?

a long time ago
we used to be friends

Enjoying the weather

Flat bottomed-clouds, you make the big blue sky profound.

Grateful in April

Thank you Grateful in April, for being a highlight of the year and a reminder to think about what is important.

Things I am grateful for:

The depth and breadth of friendships I have with a many different people

Lucy Lu, the spotty-socked escape artist who still likes to come home to cuddle

My family, we are all doing the best that we can

Technology and the wealth and luxury of being born and bred Australian

Plants and beauty in nature

Ability and potential

Feeling gathered up inside my body

Kinetics

Perfect

Stories to tell

Safe strong supple

Head butting giraffes

I don't fight anymore