Tag Archives: Friends
Happy Birthday Maria O’Neill
There are some dates which stick in your head and today will always be Maria O’Neill’s birthday. It was practically the first thing I thought of when jumped out of bed this morning, apart from wondering what exactly the kids … Continue reading
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So much to tell you…
Have you ever been asked “So, what’s happening with you?” and your mind goes completely blank?Are you left floundering, and all that comes out of your mouth is “ahhhh, ummm, not much…”? Do you then realise after the conversation has … Continue reading
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Being thankful
Five weeks ago, we were very lucky to be invited to a Thanksgiving dinner by a family whose husband is an American expatriate. We were a varied group whose number included neighbours, people from work, from the local community garden … Continue reading
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Thanks for all the fish
I’m back at work after my two week break or me holiday, and glad to be back amongst my colleagues and undertaking a couple of reference inquiries for my clients. I’m listening to the future of libraries podcast on Radio … Continue reading
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I call on you my friend
Yesterday I caught up with V, whom I have known since 1985, which would make it 25 years (eek!). She came into the city with her little boy who’s nearly 18 months, and we caught up with news on family, … Continue reading
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bookgrrl’s manifesto
One of the reasons why I started this blog was I had something to say, and PS had suggested at lunch “you should start a blog”. By 4pm I had signed up and completed my first post. I can procrastinate … Continue reading
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Bookgrrl’s FAQ
What did you do on the weekend? The circus was in town and we took the kids to a matinee on the Saturday. They had never been before and the only time I had ever been was as a seven … Continue reading
Come and play, everything’s A-OK
I am very thankful Sesame Street won’t be pulled off the air. It is one of two shows that I enjoyed as a child that my two children also enjoy (The other is Play School, which I still find enjoyable … Continue reading
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Labour of Love
Lynn, my Maternal Child Health Nurse, used to emphasise the need to read, then she would check herself and say, “But you’re a librarian, so I don’t need to go on!” (With two bibliophiles as parents, and a house with … Continue reading
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Impression, Sunrise
Impressions of today Elderly man at Ballarat Station in shorts, sandals and socks. First thoughts were: English tourist or just badly dressed? Friendly and helpful assistant at Coles at Melbourne Central- nice way to start the day! Lunch with PS … Continue reading
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