Monthly Archives: July 2010
The Dreaming
I dreamt I was underwater with a big brown dog swimming toward me. The closer it came, the bigger it got. Bigger and bigger and bigger. Its paws like shovels coming at my face. But every time it lifted its … Continue reading
Floored
I had surgery on Monday. I’d never had surgery before. I’m 37 years old. Many of my friends and family said that’s old for your first go at it. I would think 80 wouldn’t be old enough. C’est la vie. … Continue reading
Big Sister
Remember the sock fights when it was time to put away the washing? Remember how hot it got in summer in the cubby house with the plastic roof? Remember the Christmas we got sent on a treasure hunt all around … Continue reading
I am from #2
I am from Australia. I am from ‘G-day mate, how yer goin’?’ I am from clean air and big yards with rusted swings. I am from waves that pick you up and throw you down, grind your head into the … Continue reading
Filed under Art, Australia, Beauty, Editing, Family, Flash fiction, Inspirational, Love, Motherhood, Perth, Women/Feminist, Writing
Turning the Lights Back On
What is my creative process? How do you create something from nothing? More importantly, how do you create while turning off that inner critic, the inner editor that constantly questions whether what you’re creating is ‘right’ or ‘good’ or ‘acceptable’? … Continue reading
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