Mixed Gems

Day 2. Colour — Day 7. Shadow — Day 13. Something I Found — Day 15. Sunset – Day 18. Hair — Day 21. Bottle — Day 25. Looking Down — Day 26. Black and white Showcasing the most popular images for my 2012 April Photo-a-day Challenge hosted by Fat Mum Slim. You can find my … Continue reading »

{image credit} If you read my last blog post, you will have deduced that I’m trying to specifically figure out how I feel about going back to work or, rather going back to *my* work. I never planned to do the work that I do. I just fell into it. I didn’t know what I … Continue reading »

{image credit} Being at my place of work always evokes mixed feelings for me. On the one hand I’m excited by promise of learning, education and broadened horizons. I love the buzz of the diversity of people and cultures. I love the feeling of being in touch with the world. But how long can one … Continue reading »

{image credit} Are people born racist, biased, prejudiced? Or are people trained, conditioned, brainwashed in these traits? Today’s post is my third, and last, in the series, “I’m Not Racist, But…..”. It was inspired by a post from With Some Grace which was and an SBS Insight special, “I’m Not Racist, But…….”. The show, in turn, was most … Continue reading »

{image credit} Recently, I read a post from With Some Grace which was inspired by an SBS Insight special, “I’m Not Racist, But…….”. The show, in turn, was most likely prompted by the government’s upcoming National Anti-Racism Strategy, which we are all urged to be a part of. In my last post, I shared my opinions on the concept … Continue reading »

{image credit via} There are a few topics that get a rise from me, stirring my thoughts and emotions. One of these is racial issues. Recently, I read a post from With Some Grace which was inspired by an SBS Insight special, “I’m Not Racist, But…….”. The show, in turn, was most likely prompted by … Continue reading »

Ever had to ask your children to, “use your words”? I have, especially when the whining takes over. I’ve been thinking a bit about how I “use my words” lately, how I exercise my voice. I wasn’t at the Digital Parents Conference, but I’ve read some posts* about the “Social Media for Social Good” panel … Continue reading »

1. Up — 2. Fruit — 3. My Neighbourhood — 4. Bedside — 5. Smile — 6. 5pm — 7. What I wore today — 8. Window 9. Red — 10. Loud — 11. Someone I spoke to today — 12. Fork — 13. Sign — 14. Clouds — 15. Car — 16. Sunglasses 17. … Continue reading »

I was sitting in the hairdresser’s chair just a stone’s throw from work. As the minutes passed by, I stopped paying attention to the hairdresser, as my mind began drifting to another place. (In retrospect, that was not a good idea, but that’s another story.) Reminders were around me. In the mirror I could see … Continue reading »

Fragrant remnants of summer : Daddy and Daughter Follow the path : Layers Stand in awe : Intriguing beachside red door *************** . Joining in Wordless Wednesday with My Little Drummer Boys.