How We Stole Australia

Greeting fellow bloggers here in Australia and from across the pond.  I thought that in the spirit of National Reconciliation Week here in the land of Oz I’d take us on a little history tour back to the reason why saying Sorry doesn’t really quite cover it.  To understand how the situation here in Australia …

We Seem To Be On a Roll Here

This absolutely brilliant piece of fun come to us from Helen Miekle’s Scribblefest and is the perfect follow on from our Flame Grilled Bovine friend from the previous post.  Thank you Helen for this wonderful addition to the Weekend Funny Challenge. R-E-S-P-E-C-T Is What Cows Seem to Need by Helen Miekle Hey diddle diddle the …

Fighting For Australia – A Poem

FIGHTING FOR AUSTRALIA By Jennifer Ellem Australian’s all let us rejoice For we are steeped in greed Our politicians sneer and smirk At all who are in need. Our land abounds in natures gifts Stripped bare by uncaring hands Our leaders cheer these rapists on As they destroy and soil our land. We were the lucky country Now bought …

Wednesday’s Thought for the Day – Carrying on the With the Weird

I decided to go with the flow of the weird and wonderful for this Wednesday and provide two wonderful little gems about embracing the weirdness within – go on fly that freak flay I DARE YOU!!!

Blog Hop Writers Award Showcase

  I was really flattered when Irene asked me to participate in the Blog Hop as it is an award designed to showcase blogs devoted to writing, be it journal style, political, fiction, short stories or human interest along with the many other variations that those who enjoy the written word delve into from time …

Some Tips to Surviving the Sulking Storm Systems

After giving careful consideration to the topics of sulking and pouting [over the course of this weekend] I feel that it may be worth putting together some notes on how the male is to survive these events with all important assets intact.  Now neither sulking nor pouting are particularly attractive traits but they are nonetheless …

The Howler Award – Joining the Pack

Wow this is a real honor to nominated for this award. I’d like to thank  pranita patra for thinking of me and giving me the chance to become part of the Wolf Pack.  Since starting this blog I have met so many amazing people who give of their ideas and opinions with a candor that is sorely …

The Race Around the World: Behind the Scenes

I took part in Holistic Wayfarer’s Race around the World [which is still running] and this is an intermission catch-up for those of us who’ve participated so far. You should check out the other Race posts are they are truly fascinating. A Holistic Journey So I’m taking a breather, slowing my pace, taking stock. Behind …

Surly Sunday

  I have no thoughts I wish to write No fist to shake, no enemy to smite This lack of verve this sad malaise Is all I have this Sunday Grumpy won’t let me take his name You can see from whence his moniker came So Surly is now my name of choice Since it’s …

The Truth Behind The Fairy Tale

Not A Nice Girl By Jenni There once was a girl Of nefarious intent On breaking and entering She was intent. Through windows and door Through keyholes and crack She listened and poked Looking for booty of which she was lack Oh she was a terror Bent on her schemes Of capture and punishment She NEVER …