Usually my appreciation grows, or in some cases starts, when I notice the strain caused by an absence. I see an eldest sister with deep family conflict and no one to talk to. The absence of a shoulder to cry on. A mom who hid behind her children, who were disciplined, for mistakes she made….
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Meeting Mr. Collins Pt. 2 – Perth Diaries
A character with a thousand stories. A man with an unwavering smile. This is a story from the incredible life of 80-year-old Mr. Collins. One of the many hats he’s worn was serving in Australia’s special forces. He described it as a “small group of 600 people doing the ‘dirty work’ for the Australian government.”…
Farm Salsa – Perth Diaries
I woke up this morning and thought, “What sounds good for breakfast?” The answer: Vegemite toast. What in the name of Australia has become of me? There, I’ve paid my dues to the recipe gods and started off a recipe with something that’s completely unrelated to the recipe. Farm Salsa Recipe – 24 pan-charred red…
Excellence
One sign of a good author is if after reading their book and picking up another you find yourself thinking “this isn’t nearly as good”. Excellence stands out. Excellence is noticeable.
Meeting Mr. Collins Pt. 1 – Perth Diaries
No, not that Mr. Collins. It started with the spotting of an unfamiliar truck making its way through the cow pasture. Someone’s here to collect honey. Wait. We have bees on the farm? Twenty-two days, and the farm is still full of surprises. A few hours later, the truck pulls up to the front of…
Elizabeth Beeli 