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Irene Waters
Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
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Reading the lines: Three Line Tales, Week 86
Justin lifted his head from the book, amazement written on his face. “Wow!” “Justin’s found the wonder of books” his dad called to his wife. Justin pointed. His Dad’s gaze followed. “Shit! Not books. Bella’s at the clothesline.” In response … Continue reading
Skywatch Friday 22nd September 2017 Noosaville 9.48pm
In response to skywatch Friday where skies from round the world are recorded. Mine unfortunately missed the spectacular lightning show, the rain clouds that gave us nearly an inch of rain and the blue sky that had preceded it. Instead … Continue reading
Layered: Weekly Photo Challenge
Layers give added depth or added protection They can be worn or removed or are simply there covering or piled on layer after layer. In response to Word Press’s weekly photo challenge
Our first flowers from the Home Garden: Floral Friday
Riptide: 99 Word Flash Fiction
The heat shimmered off the sand. The beach filled with holiday makers craving the coolness of the sea. From his lofty perch Angelo watched, and listened for languages. “C’mmon mate.” No need to worry about them. “Con rapidez. Vamos a … Continue reading
Words with two E’s: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
You can see the island of Tanna is surrounded by coral reefs while on the edges stunted trees are found. Generating eletricity in remote areas is done by whatever means best suits the spot. Here it is hydro power. Aeroplane Helicopter … Continue reading
Yvoire: Wordless Wednesday
Brewery Textures: Tuesdays of Texture
Nothing but a distant memory Is liquid amber sliding smoooth down the throat its bubbles fresh quenching refreshing In response to Tuesdays of Texture
Not a Snake in the Grass
What do you do when faced with a dilemma? Sometimes it is not as clear cut as you initially think. My first thought when seeing this snake in the roof was to let the owners know that they had an … Continue reading
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