From the Park Bench

It’s sunrise at a new bench that I’m going to call Elliot Bench. We’re on holidays at the moment. And this bench is absolutely spectacular. It’s got a view of the lake and the mountain range in the background. There’s no one around. There’s some trees and fields. There’s kangaroos grazing in with the sheep. […]

It’s the most beautiful morning out here. I went out for an early morning walk earlier. And now, this warm gust of wind coming down the street is blowing all these dead leaves from the tree beside the playground. And all the curled up leaves were blowing towards me in the wind. Making these little […]

I came out here hoping for a little bit of peace and quiet. I’ve been upset lately, not feeling good mentally. I was hoping to just relax, but the flock of birds has been so loud. They’ve been really distracting, always flying over and buzzing around.

Edward Curls, and his two ladies, are down in the river by the tree that is shaped like a whale’s tail. Can you spot the three Ducks in this photo?

We’ve been seeing Edward again pretty much every day. He’s always hanging out with his two lady friends. They’re native Pacific Black Ducks. Since Edward has been hanging out with them, he’s gone a little bit wild himself. He no longer comes to us looking for snacks. He stays well away. This is Edward and […]

It never ceases to amaze me how Gum Trees often look like other things in the forks of their branches. This dead tree looks like a whale’s tail.

I don’t feel calm on the bench today. That’s a big gray storm cloud. There’s smoke from wood fires in the air. I’m angry today. I’m angry at my life. I’m angry that I’m losing my left side. I’m angry and frustrated that I can’t do the things I want to do, whether it’s a […]

I feel sad today. Do I know why? I’m not sure. Maybe it’s because my son is still so sweet, but he’s going to have to grow up soon. And there’s always a sadness that comes with that loss of innocence. It’s sunset and there’s a beautiful pink angel wing cloud in the sky.

It got really cold really quickly down by the river today. I was outside only an hour ago and it was late afternoon and the sun still felt warm. As soon as the sun went down, the cold air just started rolling down the river valley. It’s going to be a cold night with frost. […]

It’s sunset, but in here under the trees, it seems much closer to night. We’re watching Edward settling in on his favourite log down in the river.