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Variations on a Theme: Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on January 27, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

In art we expect variations on a theme inspired perhaps by nature But even the ordinary is individual Despite their sameness No two are exactly the same but rather variations on a theme Perhaps if man accepted Variations as the … Continue reading →

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Skywatch Friday: 26th January 2018 Noosaville 7.31am

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

In the tropics it is common to get up early to beat the heat of the day. In Queensland we have resisted daylight saving and being a morning person I love being able to be out and about anytime after … Continue reading →

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White Hibiscus: Floral Friday

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

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The Fish Factory: Six Sentence Story

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Jennifer plunged her hands into the vat of salt water, her eyes tearing with pain as the salt water ate at the cracks meandering across her red swollen palms. Some holiday jobs are worse than others but despite hating the job,  … Continue reading →

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W words with two vowels: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Woman Wombat Whale Winter Woofer enters water window washing winners weathered wood In response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

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Babies are out and about: Wordless Wednesday

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

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Textures of War: Tuesdays of Texture

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Rusting relics with added messages from birds above Sit in Memorial park Remembering just how close the Japanese forces were from our shores in WWII found, defused at Sunshine Beach But unknown to me at least was that near our … Continue reading →

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Hope: Flash Fiction For Aspiring Writers

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

A maddened sky Crashing thunder Devil’s plunder Lightening streaks Angels cry  Then storm goes by The Devil dies Red, orange, green blue, indigo and violet arching down stirring souls to hope of hidden treasure If only those that seek Knew … Continue reading →

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No Great Mischief: A Book Review

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

A beautifully written family story that spans three generations of the McDonald clan both in Scotland and after their immigration to Nova Scotia. Alice Munro says of No Great Mischief by Alistair MacLeod “You will find scenes from this majestic … Continue reading →

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Weekend Coffee Share 21st January 2018

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist

Welcome and come on in. Let’s get settled with a cup of tea or coffee and we’ll have a chat. How is your weather? Australia is in the midst of a heat wave. The tour down under bike race was … Continue reading →

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