About 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.
That’s attractive. (White lilacs?) Looks as though the thick branches/leaves would give some shelter from the rain as well as sunlight. I love dense hedges, also.
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I don’t know what kind of flower it is. I have a feeling it is probably not lilacs as that is a cold climate plant and I don’t think we get them here. But yes, it is so dense it would shelter from the rain.
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Through an arbor of flowers – what a beautiful way to go home.
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I agree.
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What tree/bush is this, Irene? So very pretty.
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Unfortunately I have no idea. I’ll try and find out.
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The shrub is a masterpiece. How welcoming to anyone arriving!
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Yes it makes a beautiful entry to a home. I’d love to see the rest of their garden.
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