When we had settled into our seats on the plane I handed him a brand new copy of Astro Boy. For the entire month we were away it wasn’t far from his reach. When sightseeing became boring [...]
Living a less-distracted life: look them in the eye when you’re talking to them. I’ve been getting back to parenting basics for the past few weeks; evaluating my language as I step [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: a single moment and there he is; the teenager. Poet: hiding under her new hat, looking very “little [...]
Last weekend I discovered a local horticulturalist who propagates the most beautiful succulents. I brought a basket-load home with me and planted them into little terracotta pots that now [...]
A traditional 1930s Balinese compound; home to one family, three generations. It was a privilege to walk inside the stone walls and observe everyday life there, an experience I won’t forget [...]
Living a less-distracted life : pay attention to the toys your children actually play with. It’s a pertinent topic considering we’re only eight weeks out from Christmas and it’s [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: there was only one ice-block left so we hid in the garden and he savoured every. last. bite. Poet: Perched on a [...]
I took lots of photos this week and edited even more. These are some of my favourites…… / we loved sleeping under mosquito nets in Bali and I’ve been thinking about hanging one [...]
“In 2011 Fliss and Hal packed up all their belongings, rented out their Queenslander and moved their young family to Bali. They stayed there for a year and found a small, ethical production [...]
The gap between rich and poor in Bali is a big and blatantly obvious one. Staying in a luxurious resort is a lovely experience but it comes with a definite sense of unease – the haves and [...]
Embrace creative progress, let go of perfectionism. It’s so hard for me to admit but it’s been one of the most profound lessons I’ve learnt this year: perfectionism may enhance [...]
“A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2013.” Che: tantrum under the doona (on washing day). Poet: her hair is getting wilder and knottier – I have no idea [...]
