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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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Landscape: Weekly Photo Challenge
Gloucester NSW Australia Glass House Mountains Qld Along the Ardeche. At this point on the road I screamed at my husband “don’t cross the road you’ll get run over and then I’ll be stuck here.” He has never let me … Continue reading
Dancing: Weekly Photo Challenge
Flamenco Paso Doble old time tango rock and roll hip hop mambo rumba disco cha cha cha jive In response to Weekly Photo Challenge
My Seasons: Weekly Photo Challenge
In Australia we are currently in Summer and I have found the temperatures, although hot, quite bearable. It certainly makes it easier to take, however, when there is access to water. Personally I am in the autumn of my life … Continue reading
Time Travel:Weekly Photo Challenge
Frozen in Time Time in Motion More time and motion Going back in time Frozen, thinking it was a dummy advertising a dress shop she gave me a real shock when she moved. I have attempted myself to go back … Continue reading
City to Stomach Vibrance: Weekly Photo Challenge
From buildings with the colours of the rainbow to seating an otherwise drab city is made vibrant. Where most are in winter black, a woman in orange with her dog in clashing red combine with the vibrant green of the … Continue reading
Optimistic: Weekly Photo Challenge
Optimism abounds in this scene. Early morning, the sun shining through making a rainbow on the trees, and optimistic that the dawning day would follow with a perfect summer’s day. In the dog park the girl, was optimistic that her … Continue reading
Weight(less): Weekly Photo Challenge
Weightless Balls Anchored in air Recline and drift weightless Not a care in the world or be seated for seeing the views light as a feather The sail boats catch the breeze and fly While in the skulls they may … Continue reading
Now: Weekly Photo Challenge
Out of character for a split second In the now, Earring and hat from Christmas Cracker donned Whilst jokes are told, But he’s not sold New look is quickly gone. In response to Weekly photo challenge
Focussing on Eyes: Weekly Photo Challenge
Closeups of eyes can be problematical as they seem to have a flickering life of their own. My nephew, however, was well practiced at the stare. Zac too would focus but his were covered by his hairy brows Most cities … Continue reading
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