There has been a cloud of angst hanging over my team and the balance of the Z Squad this month. The end of month three ushers in a season of transition. New Squad Leaders are raised up from the Squad … Read more about Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Danke
Praise! Complete anarchy only broke out one more time during my last week as a pre-school teacher (no lie, that IS a praise) AND, I discovered that I do retain influence in one key place: the … Read more about Danke
Abundant
Ample, galore, copious, plenty, etc. Take your pick, they all apply, we've had a full week. It began on Sunday and continued through to today. Today, where I am lounging sea side, … Read more about Abundant
A Yellow Tale
Meet Gordon. Gordon owns the pub below our residence. Gordon received a Yellowtail fish from a friend. Gordon decided to invited his new American friends to eat the Yellowtail at his … Read more about A Yellow Tale
Tarred, Feathered and Hung by the Ankles
“Well, if this just isn't a new predicament...” my thought was cut short either by the one thousandth tug at my shirt or at the repeated mocking quip of a five year old, “Sit … Read more about Tarred, Feathered and Hung by the Ankles
The Sunshine Coast
Named after the patron saint of sailors, St Francis Bay was first discovered in 1575 by the Portuguese. It sits along a beautiful stretch of coastline that is lapped by the warm Indian Ocean and, as I … Read more about The Sunshine Coast
She’s Baaack!
Hello readers, did you miss me!?! As you can see I've channelled my inner Mongolian, scaled the Great Wall and arrived safely in South Africa. Thank you to those of you that sent … Read more about She’s Baaack!
Abort Mission Avoid Kankles
Upon arrival in the Philippines I experienced the worst episode of kankles I can recollect. In effort to avoid a repeat episode upon arrival in South Africa I have conjured up a rather reasonable … Read more about Abort Mission Avoid Kankles
Xie Xie
That is pinion for “thank you” since my computer cannot write and you, or most of you, cannot read Chinese characters. There is so much to be thankful for during these three weeks in … Read more about Xie Xie
