In Times of Trouble . . .

Today I will be thinking as, an artist, writer, storyteller, of all the positive things I can do during this time of the Corona Virus pandemic! I feel calm and resilient, but protective of the vulnerable, but unlike Cyclone Yasi, which our family went through and recovered from, we don’t know when this particular situationContinue reading “In Times of Trouble . . .”

Asked about a Category 5 cyclone

A few days ago, I was in a creativity bubble and not paying attention to weather news for the first time in years. I received a call from ABC podcasters the Signal, who wanted to interview someone who knew what it was like to be in the pathway of a massive cyclone. Here is aContinue reading “Asked about a Category 5 cyclone”

Launch of After Yasi

Welcome to the Launch of After Yasi, Finding the Smile Within.  So wish it was possible to be with you all in person. I did think about doing a live broadcast, but am not quite that advanced yet. One day. Instead here is the launch program for today and if you like for inspiration andContinue reading “Launch of After Yasi”

The Night Before Yasi

4 years ago today. (February 2nd in Australia) From the blog archives. The rain and wind are picking up. You can hear a slightly increasing wind. It quietens and then gusts again. The guinea pigs are asleep dear ones. Youngest is watching cricket with his Dad as the power is still on. We have listenedContinue reading “The Night Before Yasi”

After Yasi 4 year Anniversary – nearly here

February 2nd in Australia. It’s been  weekend of reviews and this morning a profound chat with Ali. Tomorrow it will be 4 years since Cyclone Yasi made landfall.  Presently Tropical Cyclone Ola looks like it won’t be too much hassle.  One of our sources of information during Yasi, other than the BOM site and ABC,Continue reading “After Yasi 4 year Anniversary – nearly here”