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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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Shadow Shot Sunday 2: State Library of NSW (Mitchell Wing) and its muted shadows
On entering the library the shadows become muted as does the conversation. A reverent hush descends on those that walk the halls of the library (founded 1826) moved to this location as it could no longer house the growing collection. … Continue reading
Black and White Sunday: Religious Buildings
Known as the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica this cathedral was planned and built between 1863 – 1880 when Vietnam was a French Colony. Its official name is Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. All of the building materials were … Continue reading
99 Word Flash fiction: Offerings
Acculturation happens in subtle ways. As a westerner with facilities most of us take for granted we can afford the luxury of being horrified at the eating of certain animals. I used to wonder how the French could eat horse meat. … Continue reading
Black and White Sunday: Across
The Romans were good at building bridges across things. The Pont du Gard (above) which was built by the Romans as part of the 50km long Nimes aqueduct to go across the Gorge of the Gardon River. It was built … Continue reading
Black and White Sunday: Tribe
We lived on the island of Tanna (that has just been severely hit by Cyclone Pam) for several years in the nineties. The local peoples lives were certainly lived in tribal (family ) groups each headed by a Chief. The … Continue reading
Thursday’s Special: Cold
Parts of Australia can be cold, bitterly cold and more so when you are unprepared. It is hard to think cold when you live in the tropics. A similar problem to trying to decide what to eat for dinner when … Continue reading
Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge: In the River
Slightly offshore on the Noosa river sits the boat house. It floats on a giant pontoon which are attached to land via a jetty. One day, when a cyclone comes I’m sure we’ll see the Boat House break its moorings … Continue reading
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