Monthly Archives: March 2017

The variousness of folk

Posted on March 28, 2017 by parrot feather

It’s a bit obvious to say it, but people are complex, with many different facets to themselves. I was reminded of this on the weekend when I was driving back from Auburn, listening to the radio as usual. This American … Continue reading →

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Ages and stages (plus dad without hat)

Posted on March 26, 2017 by parrot feather

There has been another birthday this week – my elder sister Jane turned 60. There was a party and various other celebrations, all very enjoyable, and I was very much put in mind of how in the midst of the … Continue reading →

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Last week illustrated

Posted on March 25, 2017 by parrot feather

Back in Adelaide and have been able to take the pictures I took of dadda’s birthday from the camera and put on here… so a selection… note not a pic of dad without his hat. He does take it off … Continue reading →

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Time and life

Posted on March 18, 2017 by parrot feather

I am in Auburn again this week, with dad and celebrating his 94th birthday. He remarks often that we are only here for a short time, and really he has had more time than most, so it is a comment … Continue reading →

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Whirling about at WOMAD, Writers’ Week and IWD

Posted on March 11, 2017 by parrot feather

It’s been culture central this week – Writers’ Week, that began last Saturday, continued till Thursday with some great speakers and thought-provoking conversations. On Wednesday it was International Women’s Day, and a good opportunity to celebrate women in a range of … Continue reading →

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Gazing up through trees (at Writers’ Week)

Posted on March 4, 2017 by parrot feather

It’s that time of year again (‘mad March’ in Adelaide, with festival, fringe, car race etc) – and today was the first day of Writers’ Week for 2017. I have my dear friend Romi with me from the UK again, … Continue reading →

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