Life Trove

During our year sharing the Willow Road house, Russell, Ally, and I formed a tight-knit, happy trio. Ally was already a wonderful cook, but ...

One evening, I decided to take Mack for a walk. For once, I also brought along Milly—my housemates Matt and Sharmista’s year-old pug-spaniel...

A couple of years back, I invited my meditation group over for an evening of quiet contemplation. We were deep into the "Now," wat...

In Sydney, the cockroaches aren't just pests; they are armored invaders. They are enormous, incredibly fast, and—for me—a source of prim...

A few years back, my housemates Matt and Sharmista asked if they could get a puppy. In a moment of spectacular lapse in judgment, I said yes...

A short while after Ally and I separated, an old friend moved into the spare room. He was a steady presence, paid his rent on time, and I ap...

Every morning, I would head out early to my job as an English teacher, leaving Mack comfortably ensconced in the warmth of my bed. Our daily...

Not long after Liza came into our lives—and into Mack’s—I returned home to find a mysterious envelope taped to my front door. It wasn’t a bi...

After a lifetime of skin neglect, I decided it was time to embrace a "new me." I bought a haul of all-natural products and committ...

I had just finished scrubbing my balcony with a cleaning agent so potent it probably required a permit. Naturally, when my housemate Sharmis...

The three baby possums are starting to climb confidently now. Soon it will be time to leave the nest.  

They are so gorgeous. I'm in love with my little family. It was pouring with rain so I put up an umbrella!

 I couldn't be more thrilled!  They are so gorgeous. One of the babies peeking out As you can see, they are nesting in my pot plant!

The grouting between my balcony tiles was becoming discoloured so I regrouted it. Very happy with how it came out. I regrouted Martin's ...

When I was in Cape Town, I bought some rocks from Mikaela, a very talented friend of Jo's,  to add to my collection on my balcony. Aren...

We have had a lot of our rotten timber replaced.

I've been collecting Buddha statues for several years.  I love them. They make me feel so peaceful.  

How lucky am I to live across from a park like this!  These photos were taken early in the morning.  

 Thanks for the idea, Jo!!    

Mackie loves basking in the sunshine on the balcony.