Monthly Archives: January 2012

Man at the Matilda

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Stephanie

What a delightful man at the Matilda Service Station, Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley today.  He said to me, “You are so happy.  It’s so nice to see someone so happy.  Usually people come in here and they are complaining.  They … Continue reading →

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Big Bang Theory

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Stephanie

If you haven’t seen it – where have you been???  How clever are those script writers – they have to be across the intricacies of the various sciences and write punchy scripts for brilliant characters…..it is all brought together with great … Continue reading →

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A good pillow

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Stephanie

If you have ever slept on a less that adequate pillow, I believe you will join me in singing the praises of the “just right, comfy pillow” which can transform your sleep.  Comfy pillows can make you feel safe and … Continue reading →

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Sport is super

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Stephanie

I have been involved in sport all my life.  I have been a participant, a coach, a selector and, an official.  I have assisted sporting organisations with organisational development, and coached elite athletes to transition into new areas of life, and … Continue reading →

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Palliative Care Nurses

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Stephanie

I hope you never have to directly deal with a palliative care unit.  However, if you do, it is likely that you will come across an amazing group of people. My father was cared for by an extraordinary group of … Continue reading →

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Talented Teachers

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Stephanie

Happy Australia Day everyone! I hope you had a brilliant day with family and friends. On a different note, I was thinking about teachers as I sat and sorted the white stones from the black today (don’t ask).  So, here’s … Continue reading →

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Freshly squeezed orange juice

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Stephanie

Back to food… it’s never too far from my mind… Freshly squeezed orange juice….cool….tasty….nutritious…..yummy…..  

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Mmmmm…..sleep….

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Stephanie

Sleep…..ah….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz……sleep – how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways? How good does it feel after a good sleep?  Nothing quite like it and it sure is good sleepin’ weather at the moment.  Afternoon nap, or a bit … Continue reading →

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Free money

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Stephanie

We were setting up a system for receipt of pocket money for our 7 year old tonight.  We negotiated what she would do to receive the money, and how much money she would get for each activity.  I then drew … Continue reading →

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Fresh vegetables….in general

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Stephanie

I didn’t think it would be this soon, but yes, I’m off again on my love affair with vegetables. This is a more generic appreciative note to all the yummy fresh vegies out there. I clearly have been deprived of … Continue reading →

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