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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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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
In focus/Out of focus: Weekly Photo Challenge
Sometimes clarity is what you want For beauty is often in the detail and without focus the detail is lost but atmosphere and emotion are created by the out of focus shot. Surreal Magical Turning the ordinary to something it … Continue reading
Order: Weekly Photo Challenge
Laid out in rows, spiralling in towards the centre In order and orderly spoons, chillies, forks, chillies, knives and chillies A pattern we do see Not quite as neat but orderly just the same thousands stand in line each … Continue reading
Friend: Weekly Photo Challenge
A man is a dog’s best friend is true but sometimes a woman can be a dog’s best friend For friendship is a two way street Caring being ready for anything wanting to please just happy being together. In response … Continue reading
Heritage: Weekly Photo Challenge
“It’s a great consolation to think that when we’ve long been in the grave our noses will still be strolling the earth.” ― Milan Kundera “He knew all the stories. His grandfather had given them to him when he sat … Continue reading
Reflecting: Weekly Photo Challenge
“Did you ever wonder if the person in the puddle is real, and you’re just a reflection of him?” ― Bill Watterson In response to Weekly Photo Challenge Reflections
Danger!: Weekly Photo Challenge
Where there is danger and you are in the zone of risk signage is often used as an indication that danger lurks. Snakes are considered dangerous in Australia yet out of the 3,000 snake bites that occur in Australia only … Continue reading
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 