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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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Category Archives: Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
Protecting: Cee’s Odd Ball Photo
I hope Swinburne University doesn’t have so many disappointed desperate students that mesh is required. Hopefully they are protecting, knowing that kids will be kid, larking about with odd ball behaviour that might lead to the odd toppling over the … Continue reading
Eclectic Mix: Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
A trifle forgetful The umbrella is placed So it will be seen, not left behind if needed it aint. Shadow on the sun Will soon be gone But the sun will be demolished Good friends Though only one Is nice … Continue reading
Melbourne’s Odd Balls: Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
The Atrium is one of the buildings which is contained within Federation Square. The entire square is odd yet beautiful and going on a tour gave me an understanding of the intent of the architects and I am simply in … Continue reading
Aussie Bush Basher: Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge
The Aussie Bush Basher is an Australian icon but always an odd ball. The Bush Basher is an Australian slang term referring to a motor vehicle which can drive through through the bush, across rivers, up sand dunes and anywhere … Continue reading
Great Balls of Ice & More: Cee’s Odd Ball
The silhouette of Mt Cooroora at Pomona is always a beautiful sight but what were those lights? Odd. A mistake but…… And that frozen ball really was that big. Mum ordered dessert wanting just a small something sweet. Our mains … Continue reading
Lighting : Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
Our Mobility: Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
Being born before they invented these contraptions (not even seat belts were fitted in cars) the only seat restrainer I sat in was on the odd elephant ride. Sometimes though without restraint I felt like a horse running in a cloud … Continue reading
Inside: Outside — Cee’s Odd Ball Photo
Driving down the Bruce Highway yesterday on our way to pick up the puppy, Muffin, the clouds appeared as though painted on a canvas. Their colour was unnatural and they were plopped randomly. The view of one of the Glass … Continue reading
Looks like a forest: in reality around 1 metre wide: Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
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