Winter has started down under, and don't we know it. Well, not the way many of you know winter, of course, but it's been cold and grey where I am over the last few days, and I don't like it. The only positive thing I can say is that the sooner it starts the sooner … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The Post Office girl TO …

And so we enter - here Downunder - the last month of autumn which makes, I guess, this week's starting book somewhat prescient with its hints of the darkness to come. Not that Australia experiences the darkness of some, but still... However, I am jumping ahead, because before I tell you about the book I … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Wild dark shore TO …

This month's SixDegrees occurs the weekend we here in Australia celebrate (or, commemorate, depending your point-of-view) Easter. Yes, I know that we are not the only country to do this, but I also know that not all countries make it a four-day weekend as we do. So, I just thought I'd share this little bit … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The correspondent TO …

And just like that, it's autumn. I can't believe summer here downunder is already over, but this is what happens. Summer comes and goes, and then I have to wait months and months for it to come again. Oh well, Six Degrees will continue, so let's continue get on with it ... but first, the … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Wuthering Heights TO …

Last year, I read just one of the starting books. This year, I have started off well as I had read January's starter (which is not surprising since it was my choice, not Kate's!) This month, however, we are back to business-as-usual. Before I get onto it, the usual reminder that if you don't know … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Flashlight TO …

And so we start another year. I do hope it's a good one for us all. I know that not everyone is as fortunate as I am, but wouldn't it be wonderful if leaders around the world cared about their people and made the right decisions to keep us all safe and healthy. Meanwhile, I'll … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The third chopstick TO …

Woo hoo, it's summer at last, not that we necessarily knew it, given on day 2 Canberra experienced its lowest summer minimum (just below freezing point) since records began. However, this weekend is different and we are seeing proper summer temperatures. Just right for our Southern Hemisphere Christmas parties that are starting to happen. I … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Seascraper TO …