by Mel | Feb 9, 2009 | Life
After the weekend, our sunburned country is just burned. At least in Victoria. Too many months of drought followed by a record heatwave and then, on Saturday, the hottest day on record combined with high hot winds have taken a terrible toll in people and property. The...
by Mel | Jan 13, 2009 | Life, Writing
Well I managed two pages which is not going to set any daily page count records on fire but is a start this early in the back to work routine. Plus my hero is having to ask for help and he’s not real big on that so he’s being stubborn. Some staring at the...
by Mel | Dec 30, 2008 | Life
Given that tomorrow is reserved for my traditional annual reading wrap up post, I have to do my traditional resolution post today. So herewith, Mel’s goals for 2009. 1. Write at least two books and enjoy the process. 2. Lose 15kg. 3. To assist with 2, make sure...
by Mel | Dec 30, 2008 | Life
So I think my list of things to indulge in boils down to more of a “remember to do the things that keep you and the girls happy and relaxed, dummy”. So here, forthwith is my list of things to try in 2009 when I need ideas for how to do just that: 1. Story...
by Mel | Dec 24, 2008 | Life
Off to the folks later today sometime, so Merry Christmas to all! Have a wonderful holiday of your choice, eat some good food, hug some people you love and I hope 2009 brings laughter, good friends, joy and love for everyone.
by Mel | Dec 19, 2008 | Bookworm, Life
I just got back from a two year old birthday dinner. In the spirit of get ’em while they’re young and you’ll have ’em for life, I tend to give my friend’s kids books as presents. Last year, for his first birthday, I gave the birthday boy...
