Midlife – travel, fun and adventure
A strange, unsettling week in Tumbarumba, under a sky thick with smoke from a nearby bushfire and days of relentless heat. We're not in any danger and we're thankful to all those who are fighting the fires and the slightly cooler weather. #Tumbarumba #bushfires #australia #summer
Vancouver to Whistler is the first postcard in my new series Postcards from Canada - sparkling water, mountains, an open road - what a fabulous introduction to Canada. #Canada #roadtrip #travel #globetrottinggranny
Listening taught me a lot last year. This year I'm making room for SILLINESS. Chosen deliberately. Less seriousness. More silliness. Same me. Encouraged and supported by my grandchildren! #WOTY #WOTY2026 #silliness
Today's post is a compilation of my thoughts about what makes each of us unique, special and how those feelings can change as we age. Stay weird, passionate, joyful and young at heart - that's my advice for the day! Sharing for Wednesday, Words and Whimsy linkup #WWWhimsy #whimsy #unique #blogging #midlife #ageing #whatmakesyouyou?
It's burning hot at the moment here in Tumbarumba so it's quite fitting that my thoughts turn to snow, especially as that's the topic for this month's Tell us About challenge. New post up now! #TellUsAbout #blogging #midlifeblogger #midlife #writing #snow #Australia #tumbarumba
Sunday Stills is all about taking a look back at 2025 this week. I'm combining photos with a question and answer format in the one post as a nod at my year. A big year and here's hoping 2026 will be even better. #SundayStills #blogging
I would like to wish you all a happy new year for 2026 and thanks for all your support during 2025. With love from my world to yours....
It's time for our final What's on Your Bookshelf linkup for 2025. We'll be back again in 2026 for more books and reviews. Read on to see what I read during December. #whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge #WOYBS #amreading #books
This year my word was Listen. It turns out it wasn't just about hearing better - it was about living better, especially when the world gets noisy! #WWWhimsy #whimsy #wordoftheyear #WOTY #blogging #midlife #listen
I did it! I've ticked off my list of 65 exciting things to do before turning 65 - there were little joys and big adventures during the year! Come and check out my final update. You might even be inspired to start your own list, no matter your age #todolist #ageing #gettingolder #midlifeblogger #happybirthday #turning65
Why do Aussies still sing about snow, sleigh rides and roaring fires when weโre swatting flies in 35-degree heat? ๐๐ถ Iโm diving into our wonderfully odd mix of Christmas carols โ the classic snowy ones weโve adopted and the homegrown Aussie versions weโve made our own. Itโs messy, joyful, overheatedโฆ and very us. New post up now! #TellUsAbout #blogging #midlifeblogger #midlife #writing #christmas #Australia
Peace..for me it's the little things - the quiet cup of tea, reading a book, sunset on the beach, a walk in the forest, the moments where life slows just enough to allow us to breathe. Peace can be found in the simple everyday joys. #SundayStills #photography #peace
Iโm wrapping up my Wellness Reimagined series with one of the most personal posts Iโve written yet โ a love letter to my grandkids and the lessons I hope theyโll carry into their own lives. Wellness isnโt about perfection; itโs about presence, reinvention, joy, and listening to what truly matters. If youโre navigating change, midlife growth, or just trying to take better care of yourself โ this oneโs for you too. #wellnessreimagined #midlifewomen #letsgetstrong #womenover50 #healthandwellness
Almost 10 years after a forced council merger we never wanted, our community has finally voted YES to de-amalgamation. A long, costly saga - but at last, our voice has been heard. Democracy for the win! #Tumbarumba #forcedmerger #deamalgamation #localcouncil #democracy #referendum
How is it almost the end of November already? I'm looking back at the month using my Taking Stock prompts and there's some big news in the post about the linkup for 2026. What's been on your calendar? #WBOYC #November #Whatsbeenonyourcalendar #blogging #midlife #takingstock #monthlywrapup
I've read a few 5-star books lately and I'm happy to share them with you. If you're a reader - come join in. It's time for our What's on Your Bookshelf linkup where we talk about books we've been reading and share reviews. #whatsonyourbookshelfchallenge #WOYBS #amreading #books #classics
I'm joining the #wwwhimsy linkup with a post about 4 things that have made me smile this week. What's made you smile? #blogging #smile #midlife #auroraaustralis #worldprematurityday
Welcome to this month's Tell Us About linkup which is all about creativity. Am I creative? I don't think so but it seems I might be! #TellUsAbout #blogging #midlifeblogger #midlife #writing #creativity
I've updated my list of 65 things I plan to do before turning 65 (very soon). Come and check out how I'm travelling on my list! #todolist #ageing #gettingolder #midlifeblogger
Life has a way of getting busy but we all need to be aware of the regular checkups we need to have for known, and unknown issues. #wellnessreimagined #midlifewomen #letsgetstrong #womenover50 #healthandwellness
October was a very special month as we were travelling in Canada and met up with some fab bloggers! What's been on your calendar? #WBOYC #October #Canadaroadtrip #Whatsbeenonyourcalendar #blogging #midlife #monthlywrapup
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