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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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Corellas: Tuesdays of Texture
We had a number of Corellas that dropped in to visit when we lived in Gloucester. We loved having them drop by as they were a lot of fun. They are a parrot that likes to play. Likes to have … Continue reading
7 Day 7Photo Challenge: Day 7
The final photo in the 7day photo challenge where seven black and white photos have shown your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”. I was challenged by Rebel Guy. For those that know me let me know … Continue reading
It’s a dog’s life: Silent Sunday
What has this photo to do with my life
This photo I posted as part of my 7 day 7 photo challenge that was given to me by Rebel Guy. I found his photos intriguing and enjoyed trying to work out what they said about him. He challenged me … Continue reading
7 day 7 photograph challenge: Day 6
“Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”. I was challenged by Rebel Guy. This is not as easy as it seems. Photos that tell of your life without people is … Continue reading
Skywatch Friday 27th October 2017 Noosaville 1.28pm
This one was sunset Wednesday 25th October 2017 6.07 pm but too beautiful not to share. To see skies around the world participating in Skywatch Friday
Rounded in Vietnam: Weekly Photo Challenge
Rounded walkways rounded roofs beads rounded rounded fishing spot with sadly no rounded lines rounded temple offerings rounded builiding All up making a trip to Vietnam An all round good experience. In response to Weekly Photo Challenge
7 days 7 Photos Challenge: Day 5
“Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”. I was challenged by Rebel Guy. This is not as easy as it seems. Photos that tell of your life without people is … Continue reading
Spring Azaelias: Floral Friday
Flash Fiction Rodeo Contest #7
Here’s one for all you crime writers. Not my genre but I’ve been shuffling through a few James Patterson and G.K Chesterton and I’m ready to get my dagger out and poison quill. Join in.