Anna Glynn’s Unbridled – The Year of the Horse was a wonderful exhibition: exuberant, imaginative and full of life. Xenia and I were lucky enough to meet Anna and speak with her, and she was as warm and engaging as her work. Having grown up on a farm surrounded by horses, she brings an obvious affection and intimacy to her equine subjects; her love of Chinese art adds another distinctive layer of grace, pattern and movement. As someone who loves both horses and birds, I was especially drawn to the way she combined them in beautifully surreal, flowing forms—creatures that seem at once familiar and dreamlike, alive with freedom and spirit.
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August 15, 2026
June 13, 2026
A 3 day visit to Carcoar
A wonderful, relaxing time with some of my favourite people in the world.
Highlights
- Soul nourishing chats with Dom during the car trip there and back.
- Listening to the story of Tina's early life.
- The gorgeous animals. I love them all. Gypsie and Mellie the dogs. The chicken who comes into the house. The beautiful cat. The gorgeous horse and his two sheep side kicks.
- Watching the movie Sovereign. Rather bleak story but amazing acting.
- Some amazing meals at Ruths, cafe, pub and Lebanese restaurant on the way home.
- Doing a thorough clean, sweep and tidy before I went.
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| Sitting outside at Tina's retirement home |
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| Beautiful art by Tina |
May 25, 2026
Weekend away at Good Hope Farm near Robertson
An absolutely fabulous weekend away with Russell, Rob, Dawn, Glen, Brandon, Shane, Graeme, Lucy, Wouter and Hayley.
Highlights
- A rather roundabout 3.5 hour journey to get there due to the recent floods.
- The stunning sunrise over the dam each morning.
- A fun walk to a waterfall for an invigorating swim.
- An adventurous walk up the mountain with Graeme and Lucy. Graeme ran out of power to navigate and I was able to save the day by whipping out my powerbank.
- The wonderful, friendly farm animals including Blondey (the horse), Honky (the donkey), Broomhilda (the big pig), Snuffles (the small pig) and Pecky (the ostrich).
- Making pizzas on the 2nd night with the pizza oven. I broke the Guinness Book of Records for the most toppings on a pizza.
- Spending more fun time with dear Russell.
- A special heart-to-heart chat with Dawn.
- Glen having a precarious swing over the dam.
- Discussing the joys of birding with Hailey.
- The love so evident between Hailey and Wouter - you'd think they've been together a year, not 14 years.
- Brandon and Shane introducing me to sugar free lemonade and icecream.
Scenery on the way
Waking up to sunrise over the dam
The friendly farm animals
About to leave on our walk to the waterfall
Walk to the waterfall for an invigorating dip
Hike up the mountain with Graeme and Lucy
Braai on the 1st night and pizza on the 2nd
Chilling on the final day
Scenery on the way home
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