Aireys Inlet, Victoria, Australia — I acknowledge the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters and skies where I live and work, and I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all First Nations’ communities who significantly contribute to the…

Learning about Nature in Australia — I acknowledge the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters and skies where I live and work, and I pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all First Nations’ communities who significantly contribute to the…

Visiting the Victorian State Rose Garden in Werribee, Australia — On an early summer morning, we set out for a day at the rose garden on the grounds of the Werribee Mansion near Melbourne.

Somewhere Safe To Sea — by Courtland Wade DON’T MISS THIS FINAL EPISODE OF THE SERIAL NOVEL. You can find the first chapter here. J.J. Waters had decided to throw an impromptu dinner party at a trendy…

J.J. Meets Mr. Wright — by Courtland Wade

The Mummy’s Curse! — by Courtland Wade Noble Bennett sat at the conference table flanked by his daughter, Susan, and J.J. Waters, who passed the stack of evidence down to the university’s lawyer. Trustees and Department Heads filled out the group. Dr. Jeffrey McLaren had not shown up, nor were they able…

Le Bal Masqué — by Courtland Wade “The pants are too short — I look ridiculous.” “The pants are just fine, Dewey,” Susan said. “Now, hold still while I get this tie on.” “I made it 43 goddam years without putting on a damn tuxedo. I thought I…

Thanks Louise, the new garden will definitely be a little less ambitious.! LOL

Roses, Irises, Lavenders and Bottle Brushes — The photos in this post are a selection of flowers currently in bloom in our garden this November. They have special meaning for us since it is our last Spring to live in this house after 45 good years. We hate to leave but, at 85, old age is just…