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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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Category Archives: Shadows
Shadow Shot Sunday: In the woods
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Shadow Shot Sunday 2: Car Shadows
Surfs Up Shadows cast as cars wait, patient. At sea, astride their boards their owners wait, patient. Akaw they shout The perfect wave Cowabunga they call As they climb then take the drop And finally spent the final climb is … Continue reading
Shadow Shot Sunday: Playgrounds of the Old Fashioned Type
This is the playground equipment of my youth. I can remember holding onto the bars that are under the domed hat and running like mad, gathering speed until eventually there was no need to run. We’d bend our legs at … Continue reading
Shadow shot Sunday: Street Shadows Sunshine Beach
Sunshine Beach, heaven green trees and grass, azure seas calm, tranquility In response to Shadow Shot Sunday 2
Shadow Shot Sunday:Shadows in Hobbiton
The tree under which the fair was held in Lord of the Rings taken on a visit to Hobbiton prior to the Hobbit being filmed. in response to Shadow Shot Sunday2
Shadow Shot Sunday: City elephant
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Shadow Shot Sunday: On the top of Uluru Shadows Dance
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Shadow shot Sunday: Standing In the Shadows
Sundance in shadow stands Shade water two of life’s necessities For more Shadow shot Sunday
Shadow Shot Sunday: Shadows at the dog party
The shadows fell as the dog party got underway. There were treats for dogs and humans alike. Some of the home-made dog treats looked so delicious I watched as humans seemed keen to eat them as well. There were around … Continue reading
Shadow Shot Sunday 2: The iconic Hills Hoist
1945 saw the first Hills Hoist come off the manufacturing line in Adelaide South Australia, in Lance Hill’s backyard. Lance produced it at his wife’s request, as a cheap replacement clothes line to the old line slung across the back yard … Continue reading
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