Home sweet home

I know I haven’t blogged lately, but moving house and a pretty active social calendar has kept me busy.
Now, speaking of the new house. We are so happy to finally be in a home of our own. Yippee – no more renting. Home ownership just feels so much better. We love the house, and as [...]

IABC conference in San Francisco

I know I’ve been a little quiet lately. That’s ’cause I’ve been spending my time with another blog (relax, we’re just friends!) but if you’re interested in seeing what I’ve been up to check out the outtathegate campaign.

Introducing outtathegate…

Introducing …outtathegate … news, highlights and ideas from the IABC World Conference 2009 in San Francisco this June 7th – 10th
The IABC NSW chapter offered a scholarship competition for the IABC World Conference 2009 taking place in San Francisco, USA. I was lucky enough to receive the award this year.  So, a huge “THANK YOU” [...]

A Broad Abroad, eh Celebrates ONE Year!

This blog began September 17, 2007. WOW, even my Blog’s a Virgo! 

A Broad Abroad, eh!, started shortly after I decided to embark on my great adventure to follow my heart and make the big move from my familiar life in Canada to create a new one with Chris here in Australia. 
A year later, the act of blogging is quickly approaching my caffeine consumption habit in [...]

Happy BlogDay 2008!!!

BlogDay was created with the belief that bloggers should have one day dedicated to getting to know other bloggers from other countries and areas of interest. So, I’ve done a little research, found some blogs that touch on topics of personal interest and am highlighting them here in the hopes you’ll find something of interest. [...]

Just 12 more sleeps ’til it’s BLOG day!!!

Are you a blogger?
Are you ready to be part of something big?
CELEBRATE THE 4th BlogDay ON AUGUST 31st

So, what exactly is BlogDay?
BlogDay was created with the belief that bloggers should have one day dedicated to getting to know other bloggers from other countries and areas of interest. On that day Bloggers will recommend other blogs [...]

So that’s Melbourne…

Here are a few highlights from  our recent trip to Melbourne (the “lowlights” can stay right there where they belong.)
Chris presented four, count’em, four sessions at the Fifth National IWB Conference – IWBs Support and Extend Good Teaching Practice. The program was packed with content for the hundreds of delegates.
We stayed in Brighton, home of the Brighton Beach [...]

Many Happy Returns

Now that I’ve returned from my trip to Canada, it’s time to create some new and lasting habits here in my new home.  Many of these will be transplanted from my old life, but reestablishing them still takes some effort.
My writing has suffered terribly through this massive wave of change. In fact, it had ground [...]

You’re invited to participate in an experiment

I’m curious..ya ya ya….no surprise there!  I’m wondering how many people, of those actually reading this blog, will take a few moments to actually interact with it (and me) by adding a short and simple comment. I know the number of people who actually visit here on a daily basis….but, I’m curious as to how many [...]

Don’t be cyber-shy…

Hello….hello…hello….anybody out there…out there….out there? 
I’m pleased to see the visitor numbers grow, so I know you’re reading these posts. I’m happy to use this blog to provide you with a glimpse into our world. Why not share yours with us through a comment, a photo, an interesting link?
It’s tough to stay connected when there are some many miles between us, but luckily we have [...]