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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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Gathering: Weekly Photo Challenge
An international gathering of researchers from many different disciplines gathered in the Shakespeare room of the State Library of NSW for a group photo. A less formal gathering was on the street nearby where a soccer artisan performed his magic … Continue reading
Skywatch Friday: 18th December 2015 Noosaville 4.10 pm
A Vase of Colour: Floral Friday
Backlit: Thursday’s Special
Back lighting brings out aspects in flowers and other things in nature that are not immediately visible on viewing otherwise. The back lit boat still waiting to be used. Back lighting will give silhouettes and make you think there is … Continue reading
Early Doors and Windows on Tanna: Cee’s Fun foto Challenge
Arriving on the island of Tanna on the undulating grass strip we were excited to alight from the middle door and watch the cargo leave from the rear door. Our prospective business had a superbly positioned restaurant perched on the … Continue reading
Merry Xmas: Wordless Wednesday
Dhobi Wallahs: Looky loo 99 Word Flash Fiction
For centuries Dharval’s family had been Dhobi Wallahs but his clients were now dwindling, no longer wanting the function the family performed. India was becoming too affluent. The Hyatt Hotel, his last pick-up, always had a consignment. He grabbed the … Continue reading
Eclectic Mix: Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
A trifle forgetful The umbrella is placed So it will be seen, not left behind if needed it aint. Shadow on the sun Will soon be gone But the sun will be demolished Good friends Though only one Is nice … Continue reading
Weekend Coffee Share : 12th December 2015
So glad you could pop around for a cuppa. Coffee? Tea? Hot Chocolate? How has your week been? Hopefully it saw you happy, well and full of the festive spirit. If we were having coffee I’d tell you that I … Continue reading
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