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Tomorrow, 26 January, we will celebrate Australia Day. I wonder how many of us have an understanding of what this day actually celebrates. How many of us are solely focused on the fact that it’s a public holiday?  A day off work . A day to spend relaxing or enjoying a barbie with family and [...]

I already feel comfortable writing 2 0 1 1.  It’s January. It’s Summer. Not a hot Summer in Melbourne (yet!). Our days are very comfortable. Very pleasant. Our nights are very cool. We’re witnessing the effects of climate change I’m sure. Last week we sweltered for a day when the temperature rose to

Have you discovered the gorgeous Maeve? Maeve is  published quarterly, she’s online, she’s stylish, she’s informative, she’s inspiring, she’s a must read, she’s so lovely, she’s free! Last week issue 3 was published, 200 plus pages for you to read over a cuppa or two, maybe even three! I’ve contribu

Bonjour! Comment allez-vous? Je vais très bien!  I was in Paris in 1997. It doesn’t seem like my visit was 13 years ago! Paris is the city, which French people, often describe as being shaped like a snail shell. I remember my visit clearly. The images and my experiences live vividly in my memory. I

Today we spent the day at home. We are quickly approaching the end of the school holidays. Back to routine Monday morning. In between lots of eating, kicking of the football, jumping on the trampoline and sorting of footy cards my little people spent their  time being creative. I love how kids can d

Today was one of those special days. One of those extra special, extra ordinary days. The reason, I witnessed French artist Nathalie Lété  painting a beautiful window at the Blue Illusion boutique store at Westfield Doncaster, east of Melbourne. Blue Illusion boutiques are filled with French inspire

It’s Friday morning, Grand Final Eve in Melbourne and sadly already the end of the first week of the school holidays. Melbourne is buzzing with footy atmosphere and anticipation. I start thinking about how to spend the day with my little people. I do like giving them ‘interesting’ experiences. A vis

At 2.30pm today school bells will ring and children across the state of Victoria will commence 2 weeks of school holidays. I like school holidays. I really enjoy the change to our daily routines. I like the fact that I don’t need to constantly monitor my watch like a stop watch. I like the fact that

I love writing for Onya Magazine! I love reading Onya Magazine! Have you stumbled across Onya Magazine while you’ve been exploring the world wide web?  Onya Magazine is a web zine with total focus and dedication to Australia. Onya is all about our  people, our businesses, our culture, our sports, ou

Spring is one of my favourite seasons.   Blossoms are picturesque, days are slightly warmer,  I wake to the sound of birds chirping. Springtime inspires me. Springtime motivates me, I feel healthy and energetic. I’ve waited ever so patiently for the season to change. There is much to enjoy about Spr