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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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Skywatch Friday 13th April 2018 Noosaville 4.32pm
In response to Skywatch Friday where skies from round the world can be seen.
Hanging: Three Line Tales
Hanging about I met a girl. She held my hand, I held her gaze. Only tradesman and illicit lovers use windows; they’re like back doors. “Invite me in the front entrance please.” I like this girl. Did she like … Continue reading
Zoom In, Zoom Out: Thursday’s Special
One scene Weyba Creek Swans Another scene Noosa River looking to the North Shore and yet another New Zealand’s South Island Aratiatia Dam releasing water and the Final scene of farewell. On the dockside Rabaul Papua New Guinea local choir … Continue reading
Awakening: Weekly Photo Challenge
Upon awakening there is nothing quite like a brekky of eggs The joy of seeing your loved ones for the first time of the day Perhaps on awakening it is surprise that is felt. Unfurling Uncurling Awakening. In response to … Continue reading
Too Late: Friday Fictioneers
The young boy lived up the road. Whenever I saw him he seemed to droop, never looking at you, his brow a field of ridges and furrows and his shoulders sagged. He never smiled and the most response from him … Continue reading
Kindness: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
A Father’s kindness Treats are seen as kindness by dogs in the dog park (not necessarily by their owners) An act of kindness saving a joey after the mother was killed by a car A Grandfather’s kindness Caring is a … Continue reading
Friends: Wordless Wednesday
I believe: Flash Fiction For Aspiring Writers
The car parked beside the building, its roof level with the gutters had the rundown structure possessed them. “We’re here.” Julia unbuckled her seatbelt. “You have to be joking. This isn’t a coffee shop. It’s a Wendy house surely.” … Continue reading
Palm Matting: Tuesdays of Texture
Troubled Water: Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
In response to Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 