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Future planning on fire

Posted on September 29, 2013 by tikiwanderer

“Apropos of nothing”, my mother said to me, “J– died last night. We’re all a little shocked.” I’m down visiting the family farm, and despite (or because of) not having lived here for decades now, Mum always tries to catch … Continue reading →

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You don’t irrigate? You mean, you don’t water your plants? Really? (3/3)

Posted on September 1, 2013 by tikiwanderer

About four and a half years ago I wound down my employment in preparation for the arrival of my first child. OK, technically I was still writing the last grant’s final report four hours into labour, but that *was* wound … Continue reading →

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You don’t irrigate? You mean, you don’t water your plants? Really? (2/3)

Posted on August 29, 2013 by tikiwanderer

I travelled a bit, still do. I like to wander and learn how different places work. It often challenges preconceptions you never knew you had. And people’s stories are interesting, as are the stories of the plants, the rocks, the … Continue reading →

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Wheatbelt, granite and wildflowers

Posted on August 26, 2013 by tikiwanderer

We spent the weekend off on a short trip into the central wheatbelt of Western Australia. Tis’ the season for it – the wildflowers are well grown, the rains are almost over and the sun has returned, so the blooming … Continue reading →

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