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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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Traces of the Past: Thursday’s Special
The Maypole dates back to the Iron Age (6th – 8th Century) BC. Although there are a number of schools of thought as to the meaning of the Maypole the most common is that it is an ancient fertility rite. … Continue reading
Happy: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Being happy requires the inner being to let the troubles of the day wash over, rather than drowning in them. Seeing no evil, Hearing no evil and speaking no evil Surrounded by friends and family love is a must As … Continue reading
Fort Denison:Wordless Wednesday
Day 7: 7 Day Nature Photo Challenge
I was invited by Judy Dykstra-Brown to take up the gauntlet and participate in a 7 day nature posting challenge. As part of the challenge I am to nominate a person on each of the seven days I post a … Continue reading
Oddly Challenging: Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge
In response to Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge
Day 6: 7 day Nature photo challenge
The Australian Blue Tongue lizard gets its common name from the blue tongue that the lizard uses to frighten its attackers. Sadly it often doesn’t frighten them and the blue tongue suffers at the paws of cats and dogs and … Continue reading
Maroochy River: Silent Sunday
Day 5: 7 Day Nature Photo Challenge
Bush turkeys are plentiful in the scrub around Noosa. Although still living in the wild they have become scavengers and harass tourists for food. I was invited by Judy Dykstra-Brown to take up the gauntlet and participate in a 7 … Continue reading
Dinner Time: Weekly Photo Challenge
Reptiles and mammals herbivore, carnivore, omnivore All must dine – Yum In response to Weekly Photo Challenge
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