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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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Glow: Weekly Photo Challenge
I noticed the prompt for this week before I took the dogs out for their morning walk and when I saw this plant, seemingly glowing I had to pull out the phone and take a photo. Perfect for glowing … Continue reading
Framed: Weekly Photo Challenge
The view from my workroom framed whilst down on the river a double framed view always fills me with joy. Down the coast just a little way another framed view gives a feeling of peace. A little further still and … Continue reading
Layered: Weekly Photo Challenge
Layers give added depth or added protection They can be worn or removed or are simply there covering or piled on layer after layer. In response to Word Press’s weekly photo challenge
Waiting: Weekly Photo Challenge
According to my husband, half his life is wasted waiting. Waiting for me is his biggest bugbear, waiting in airports is not so bad as his other bugbear – waiting in traffic. Half my life is spent at traffic lights … Continue reading
Corners: Weekly Photo Challenge
When cornered, in my small corner of the world, when the word corner is mentioned I think of the angle created by the meeting of at least two sides. It could be an intersection where a choice has to be … Continue reading
Elemental: Weekly Photo Challenge
Nothing I have seen has given me an appreciation of the elements, air, water, wind, and fire in one place more than in the geothermal regions of the world. In this case New Zealand. The earth cannot be ignored. It … Continue reading
Unusual: Weekly Photo Challenge
A quick glimpse through tropical forest The eye catches and looks for more What exotic tree or vine Holds magical proportions such as these Is it fruit or fronds unfolding. On examination somewhat closer my mouth curves upward when I … Continue reading
Collage of Life: Weekly Photo Challenge
If only I had the time To collage a life What a spectacle I could make From egg to newborn then to the grave Crossing bridges Some smooth sailing Some building castles in the air Some rocky terrain would be … Continue reading
Transition of time: Weekly Photo Challenge
There was a time, not that long ago When onto the beach I could go I could walk and run and just have fun I could eat an ice cream cone. The change was sudden It came as a shock … Continue reading
Transient: Weekly Photo Challenge
In the departure hall thousands of transient people pass each day A selfie and the moment will be remembered Should we never pass this way again. Movement of people by air starts on the ground and for some, a cherry … Continue reading
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