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  • The joy of sultana grapes

    I'd struggle to think of anything I don't love about summer - okay...snakes - but that's about all. And my list of the best things about summer would fill a book but today's best thing is sultana grapes. This morning we went to the markets for our usual Sunday stroll around. The fruit and vegetable...
  • The joy of a second flush

    A few weeks ago I noticed that the roses were consistently spectacular everywhere in Adelaide. After I first saw them on my morning walk I then noticed them everywhere I went. I'm no rose expert but I can only assume the weather has been ideal for them this year. My husband happened to be listening...
  • The joy of grocery shopping

    Clearly the joy of grocery shopping has escaped Lainie Anderson, the journalist who wrote an article in yesterday's Sunday Mail, our local newspaper, headed, 'Supermarkets are kidding if they think only men hate the monotony of shopping'. In her protest that they are tweaking store layouts to accomm...
  • The joy of beach walks

    I’ve always loved walking along the beach. Our South Australian beaches are perfect for it. The sand is creamy white and powder soft, so soft it squeaks between your toes. On a summer day the water is a deep clear aqua and small waves lap the sand. It’s Sunday morning and my husband and I have ju...
  • The joy of hope

    What if instead of trying to find a cure for breast cancer, there was a way to prevent it. Doctors in Cleveland have developed a vaccine for a virus they believe is responsible for certain types of breast cancer. They are seeking funding for clinical trials on humans, having established that the vac...
  • The joy of summer mornings

    It's Saturday, which makes it a great day to start with. And it's summer, which makes it even better. When I went outside this morning I was greeted by the still warmth of a glorious Adelaide summer. The palms and ferns in the garden glistened, green, in the clear bright sunlight and the birds sang ...
  • The joy of going to bed

    I've had a really busy week at work and I'm tired. I got caught up in traffic on the way home because there were accidents and roadworks on the three major roads I can take. Luckily, through taking a side street and weaving my way through to an alternate route I still managed to get home in time to ...
  • The joy of osteoarthritis

    Now you probably think I'm quite mad. On the contrary, this is a real story about a real moment of joy. Earlier this year I had a lower back ache. Initially I didn't worry about it and figured it was just a factor of getting older. I thought it would go away - like most aches and pains. I exercised...
  • The joy of owning happiness

    In his wonderful book, 'Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart', Gordon Livingstone says, 'The three components of happiness are something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.' It's a simple formula and surely something we can all have. It depends on how we view the things around us - how...
  • Moments of joy

    Hi everyone. I know we all have different ways of dealing with our cancer. Mine has been to be more mindful of the wonders around me and savour every possible moment of joy. I have decided to start my own Blog to give myself a creative outlet and share my experiences. If you are interested in sharin...
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