Travel, Writing, Circus
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely THANK each and every one of you for your readership, and I sincerely hope my posts have been informative and inspiring to you. Your part in this creative community is more valuable than you can imagine! It is the beginning of a new month, and according… Continue reading A New Month, A New Beginning
In this post I reflect on my first adventure overseas, a solo trip to Singapore, Paris, Britain and Ireland.
As we awaken to our chocolate eggs and bunnies, I thought it would be interesting to explore the many origins and traditions of this major holiday.
March means St. Patrick's Day, and all this month I am celebrating my love affair with Ireland. In 2017, I experienced my first St. Patrick's Day in Ireland. It was my second visit to the Emerald Isle, a three-week book research trip for my Irish Noir crime novel. I had originally planned this trip for… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland
Friday the 13th is often associated with superstition and fear, but this day was once, and still is by many, regarded as a sacred day.
Hello February! Wherever you are in the world, you're surely feeling the warmer weather, whether it is incoming or outgoing. In the Northern Hemisphere, spring is on the horizon, while the Southern Hemisphere is in the heat of summer. Here in sunny Queensland, Australia, I'm certainly looking forward to the cooler months. As I swelter,… Continue reading Blessed Brigid
I have lived most of my life in sunny Queensland, Australia, where Litha/Summer Solstice falls close to Christmas. While I sweltered through heatwaves and sheltered from summer thunderstorms, I dreamed of colder places and experiencing a White Christmas. This year, I'm swapping Litha for Yule.
In this post Janine, Maddie and I set off on a girls road trip to Banff, exploring rural townships in BC and Alberta along the way.
Happy New Year! Ded Moroz, or Father Frost/Grandfather Frost, is a legendary figure of Slavic pagan mythology associated with New Years Eve. The tradition of Ded Moroz is mostly spread in East Slavic countries and is an important part of Russian culture. Although at the beginning of the Soviet era communists banned Ded Moroz, he… Continue reading Happy New Year from the Frosts
Happy Summer Solstice from the Southern Hemisphere! I live on the Gold Coast on the east coast of Australia. While our British and American friends are feasting on roast turkey, baked potato and hot chocolate, us Aussies are packing up the Esky with cold prawns and ham for a picnic or setting up folding tables… Continue reading Merry Midsummer
