The Sunshine Coast Authors Book Fair Carmel and Jude with her wonderful art North of Brisbane, the 48km coastal stretch bound by Caloundra to the south and Noosa Heads to the north is called the Sunshine Coast. The name conjures … Read More
Today is Remembrance Day 11.11.11. and as we take time to remember those who have died or been wounded in all theatres of war this photograph made me think about the families at home. Even with the constant fear for … Read More
Do you remember ‘The Selby Stud’ Ohio? Adapted from ‘Arabian Exodus’ by Margaret Greely Sometimes there are people and horses who remain vivid and real in your memory forever. The Selby Stud, for me, represented a focused commitment to a specific type … Read More
It’s a horsy week with Equitana beginning in Sydney on the 10th so what better way to join in than celebrate what we love about horses. As a horse person, there are many moments that define everything you strive to … Read More
Not horses today for Thursday Art day, instead I’m featuring “The Australian Championship Painted Gumboot” the competition was held at the 113th Cobram Agricultural Society Annual Show 2011 www.cobrambarooga.org.au This year at the Cobram Agricultural Society Annual Show the committee … Read More
What better way to begin National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) than a bonus gift for the wonderful readers who are purchasing my books. As I blogged earlier I’ve continued to purchase books by local, independent/self published authors to offer as … Read More
Annnnnnd GO!!!!! The Melbourne Cup competition has started! Click here – www.thearabianhorse.com.au/competition-2011melbournecup.html THE ARABIAN HORSE ONLINE Melbourne Cup competition has officially been launched! What you need to do: – Follow the clues to visit each website…. – There are ten websites, … Read More
What Fun….National Novel Writing Month is here again…. (NaNoWriMo) So ‘Wrimos’ unite and stay focused – because National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) returns Nov. 1 for its 13th year of literary ‘get that novel written’ fun. It looks as if … Read More
Sunday Quote of the Week… “Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way.” ~John Muir~ Baby native animals and birds are dashing and flying … Read More
The Garryowen Trophy I remember as a young girl watching the competitors in the “Garryowen Trophy” at Melbourne Royal Show, dreaming impossible dreams and riding with determination in an attempt to make them come true. I was taught riding by Eileen Coffey twice … Read More