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Snake in the grass
She sees me before I see her.
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The Blueing of the Wrens
There is a blue wren outside my office window as I type.
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Ripples on the Water
Dawn. Darkness slowly giving way to light. I can make out the surface of the creek, the broad, flat, shallow area in front of the hide. I strain my…
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Of fire and rain
Or being at the mercy of the elements
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Smoke in the air
Summer in regional Australia
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Watering the horses
On finding mindfulness in the everyday
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Birds of summer
Learning to watch the seasons
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A tropical downpour
I got drenched in the two metres between the shop verandah and the car.
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Back in the saddle
It’s been months since I have sat astride a horse.
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Slowing down for wildlife
My sister is standing outside the house talking on her phone.
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A path less travelled
A path, of sorts, disappears into the forest as it winds uphill at the back of my property.
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