Posted in fauna & flora on May 8th, 2010 No Comments »
Reading this made me very happy. The dam is 850m long, about 40 years old, and visible from space. How amazing is that?! In 10 years it could join up with another two dams to make a mega-dam. Fascinating. Biggest beaver dam visible from space. (SMH, 6 May 2010)
Posted in fauna & flora on May 5th, 2010 3 Comments »
I think perhaps a bat has taken up residence in a tree nearby. An unearthly squeak-like-quacking and the thick flapping of wings can be heard most nights. There only seems to be one of these creatures. I wonder what it is …
Posted in fauna & flora, ordinary joys on Sep 7th, 2009 No Comments »
Yesterday, I noticed that the gardenia out on the balcony has miraculously survived both the winter and my neglect and is covered in tiny buds. That makes me very happy.
Posted in fauna & flora on Aug 8th, 2009 1 Comment »
The first railway freesia was spotted yesterday. That’s how I usually mark the arrival of Spring. There are the bright yellow wattles of course, and later the delicate pink blossom trees. But for me, it’s the creamy fragrant railway freesia. I love this time of year. Pregnant with hope and possibilities. *sigh*
Posted in fauna & flora, family & friends on Mar 1st, 2009 2 Comments »
I’ve wanted a pet for a long time. A dog would be nice but impossible when you’re living in a unit. So I have to be satisfied with the native myna birds, lorrikeets, and cockatoos that fly around here. Then today Jane and I made a delightful discovery. As we were sitting outside enjoying a […]
Posted in fauna & flora on Dec 27th, 2008 No Comments »
That makes number three in as many weeks. Three bloody Redback Spiders. Never had any trouble with them before now. Spotted the latest one about 15 minutes ago out on the balcony, while eating lunch and watching a small skink skittering along. He ventured into a web, became a bit stuck, and the wriggling prompted […]
Posted in fauna & flora, health & wellbeing, simple living, food on Sep 5th, 2008 1 Comment »
Rich, dark, moist soil smells great. Planning and setting up a small vege pot plot on the balcony space and getting my hands dirty - literally - is very satisfying. Potting pots, assembling cane tripods, digging and scratching in the soil, planting and watering plants. Good, engaging, calming work. So far there are some herbs, […]