Days#27 to 30

Wednesday sunshine

Primary school play

High school sport

Tea and chats

Days#22-23

I have been sleepy

And much less mindful

With my time outside

On these days

I still spend time 

In the morning sun

On the front verandah

Which seems to be 

A winter ritual

Tea and books

Hand in hand

As well as brief moments

With the chooks

Or at the clothesline

Sometimes I have morning tea

With the neighbours

Or walk to the library

Day#24

Today showed me 

The pleasure of

Mindfulness.

When my time outside

Is mindfull,

It is also meaningful.

Admittedly we had a glorious

Grasse matinee

I saw a foggy kind of haziness 

Outside my window

And continued dozing.

It was a beautiful day

Reading to Artemis in the

Morning sun

Washing and drying

Hanging out the washing

Is a slow task

The mind can unwind

And flap around in the breeze for awhile

With the clothes

It is also methodical

I have my way of hanging and

I fold clothes as I take them off the line.

This afternoon there were 3 kookaburras

In the gum tree having a laugh

And I am usually accompanied by

Our dog and 2 cats

I planted the second rosemary bush

In the front garden

And we prepared the veggie patch

For whichever winter veggies we

Decide to plant

My treat before bed

Was looking at the stars

On this clear clear night

Seeing the clusters

That make the Milky Way 

Moving around the garden 

In the cool night air

To see beyond the tree branches

The southern cross

And a shooting star

I felt incredibly still and peaceful

And was reminded of nights

Under the stars

On the other side of the world

Day#21

A Leisurely stroll down 

Macquarie street

Dubbo

Day#20

Fun with kindergarten 

Day#15

Walk to the library

Browse books at the street stall

Post some letters

Cup of tea and sunshine

Day#17

Washing on the line

Cakes in the oven

Tea in the sun

Kids running in the garden

Relaxing with friends

Day#18

I never realised

How much time

I spend

Hanging out washing

Hanging out with the chooks

Roaming around the garden

Day#16

Exercise at school

With first graders

Running like crazy

Stretching

Leap frog

Day#19

Sitting in the back yard

On the wooden bech

Under the palm tree

Chooks clucking

Bella at my feet

Reading a memorable book.

Day#14

Outdoors today

Was not so mindful

Domestic

Chooks

Washing

Putting away

Full moon

Night shadows

Day#13

Nothing like an outdoor office.

Day#12

A stroll around the garden

Pick my first ripe lemon

The branches are heavy with fruit

Bella, crazy pup

See how she runs

The stars are out tonight

An almost full moon.

Day#11

Tea & toast

Made with love

By Artemis

Enjoyed with delight

In the autumn morning sun

While finishing a family read

What more could a mum ask for

On Mother's Day.

Day#10

How to have a work meeting.

Leisurely walk to Spirey View

Little rain showers along the way

Families in tow

Wholesome

Picnic for Peter's birthday

Casual meeting while families play

Day#9

Hanging out a few loads

Of washing in the sunshine

Morning tea on the neighbours

Back porch

Day#8

Today's the day the teddy bear's have their picnic!

A true privilege to work with children outdoors!

Had a wonderful day with a kindy group and their teddies.

Walking, playing, making, exploring.

Day#7

An hour of sport supervision at a local high school

Tennis balls flying

Autumn sun

Day#6

Cup of tea in the morning sun.

Walk to the library instead of driving.

Lunch in the sun and finish a book

To a butcherbird's song.

Listen to the verandah roof creaking

Watch...

Hardly anyone go by.

Admire the plants,

Must be a year since I planted them.

Day#5

Lazy Monday 

It's getting colder

Talking to chooks and plants

Poop patrol

Play fetch

Magpie and kookaburra show down