Monthly Archives: December 2019

Blurry photos

Posted on December 29, 2019 by parrot feather

New year is fast approaching, and with it the end of one decade and the beginning of the next. I am in Auburn again, enjoying dad’s company and a restful time in the country. Thinking about time passing of course, … Continue reading →

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Notes on December 21

Posted on December 22, 2019 by parrot feather

It’s the solstice, that time of year when the days here are long. I’ve just looked it up and here in Adelaide we get over 4 more hours of daylight now than at midwinter. The sun doesn’t set till 8.30 … Continue reading →

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Deck the halls

Posted on December 22, 2019 by parrot feather

December is a bit weird here – it’s summer, the days are long and hot (this week fearfully, frighteningly so), but Christmas is coming, so there is plenty of ‘snow’ and ‘ice’ about too, as befits a holiday that originated … Continue reading →

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Mum goes swimming

Posted on December 14, 2019 by parrot feather

My mother was afraid of the water for most of her life. I think she had been dunked in the creek one too many times by her older brothers when she was young, and never really recovered. It was very … Continue reading →

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I am woman (part 2)

Posted on December 8, 2019 by parrot feather

It’s 125 years since (white) women got the vote here in South Australia as well as the right to stand for parliament. I was at the library the other day, and the Council have put up images there of local … Continue reading →

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