When last month's Six Degrees went to air, I was on holiday in outback Queensland. I have since returned from that wonderful trip, but am now in Melbourne for two weeks, catching up with family, including of course our two gorgeous grandchildren. I could do the grandmotherly thing and wax lyrical about what fun they … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Long Island TO …
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Six degrees of separation, FROM After story TO …
It's the start of spring down under and, as some of you know, I am on a holiday in outback Queensland. It's a bit of a sentimental journey for me, but it's a region that is worth visiting regardless of personal connections. Anyhow, my holiday is not what you are here for, so I'll get … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM After story TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM The Museum of Modern Love TO …
It's another new month, meaning time for another Six Degrees. Last month, in my introduction, I said that one of the things I like about doing this meme is seeing what book Kate has chosen next. Little did I know when I was writing that post, that the book she had chosen for this month … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The Museum of Modern Love TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM Kairos TO …
Another month, another Six Degrees. This is the only meme I do as a regular thing, and sometimes I wonder why I do it. It is fun to think about how to link books, so it's always exciting to see what book Kate has chosen next. But, is it more than fun? Does it result … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Kairos TO …
Six degrees of separation, FROM Butter TO …
Today is the first day of winter here in Australia, and we can feel the chill in the air here in Ngunnawal/Ngambri country (or Canberra). I don't like winter, but my new home (apartment) has the best aspect and we get sun streaming in most of the day in winter (if there is sun, as … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM Butter TO …
Fifteen Year Blogiversary Giveaway Winners
As promised, I drew the two winners of my fifteen year blogiversary giveaway today, May 10. There were 4 entries in the non-Australian draw and 12 in the Australian draw. I used the random number generator at mathgoodies.com, and it generated 3 in the non-Australian draw, and 8 in the Australian draw. The winners are: … Continue reading Fifteen Year Blogiversary Giveaway Winners
Six degrees of separation, FROM The anniversary TO …
And so my life settles into its new routine, bouncing between the land of the Wurundjeri Wandoon people of the Greater Kulin Nation (my part of Melbourne) and, where I am this weekend, my home in Ngunnawal/Ngambri country (or Canberra). Autumn is rapidly coming to an end, and it has been mostly a lovely one, … Continue reading Six degrees of separation, FROM The anniversary TO …
Fifteen Year Blogiversary for Whispering Gums, with a Giveaway
At the auspicious time of 1.18pm on 2 May 2009, Whispering Gums was born. I knew nothing about scheduling then because if I had I might have thought to published it at a more precise time. Anyhow, the point is that today, my blog turns 15. I found it hard enough to believe when the … Continue reading Fifteen Year Blogiversary for Whispering Gums, with a Giveaway
Monday musings on Australian literature: 1937 in fiction (2) – and Trove
Karen's (Kaggsy's Bookish Rambling) and Simon's (Stuck in a Book) "Year Club" officially finished yesterday, but I focused so much in last week's post on the issue of the state of Australian criticism, that I didn't get to share some other ideas I found. So, I've decided to bookend the week with Monday Musings posts! … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: 1937 in fiction (2) – and Trove
Marjorie Barnard, The lottery (#Review, #1937 Club)
This will probably be my only review for the 1937 Year Club but I am thrilled to do it, because it is by Marjorie Barnard, an author whom I have mentioned many times, but have not yet managed to review here. My post is on a short story from her collection, The persimmon tree and … Continue reading Marjorie Barnard, The lottery (#Review, #1937 Club)
