Sydney is one of the few cities in the world that can actually pull off a seaside, outdoor art exhibition for the masses. Sculpture by the Sea is a definitely an event that brings art to the people.
A small group of us from the Canadian Australian Club attended last weekend, joining thousands of Sydney-siders and [...]
November 8, 2009
Categories: Australia, Canadian Australian Club, Chris, Friends, Fun, Ideas, Sydney, Travel . Tags: outdoors . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
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 [...]
November 5, 2009
Categories: Australia, Blogging, Family, Friends, Moving, Sydney, Thanksgiving . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: 2 Comments
It was our absolute pleasure to welcome our first International (from a country outside of North America) to our Aussie home. We enjoyed hosting not one, not two, but three Irish visitors. Hailing from County Cork, Ireland, Aidan and Majella Jennings(Noreen and Stef’s nephew and niece) and their friend Lorna Hayes arrived here on Orange [...]
October 6, 2009
Categories: Family, Friends, Fun, Sydney, Travel, visitors . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
(Chris and I have met this lovely girl and she is so lovable and deserving – please help if you can)…
Hello, my name is Lacey and I am eight years old. I came to Golden Retriever Rescue because I am not wanted by my owners as they are having a new baby. I have [...]
September 17, 2009
Categories: Australia, Charity, Friends, Sydney, dogs . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
Rob was one of those rare kids who had it all together – he was someone who, at 15, seemed to find the right balance between childlike innocence, teenage mischievousness and a maturity that reached far beyond his years.
Rob could be silly and sensible in the very same moment. He was handsome, a hard worker, [...]
August 30, 2009
Categories: Canada, Family, Friends, Reflection . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: 1 Comment
To all of my Leo friends who are celebrating birthdays during this time – those belated, those happening today, and those coming up soon – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALL!
The list includes: Meredith, Marcus, Tracy, Rodrigo, Bernie, Ran, Rob, Wanda, Kate, Maria, Jeff – enjoy your special day – this is for you…
August 13, 2009
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Volunteering is commonly understood as the practice of people working on behalf of others without being motivated by financial or material gain
No material or financial gain? Then what is it that makes us do it? What are the deciding factors in making a commitment to invest our time, energy, ideas?
I’ve asked a lot of people [...]
July 31, 2009
Categories: Australia, Canada, Canadian Australian Club, Friends, Fun, Personal Development, Reflection, Sydney, Work, philosophy . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
I know I haven’t posted lately, but it’s not like there isn’t alot going on – au contraire! But, more on all that later. I did receive these lovely canine thoughts from my friend and fellow dog lover, Nancy.
I miss my Mr.Briggs and have often thought about getting another dog, but, for now, these heart [...]
July 9, 2009
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Forks of the Credit hike with Joanne
June 4, 2009
Categories: Canada, Fitness, Friends, Fun, Wildlife . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: 1 Comment
Here’s a short video of my morning stroll on my last day in this great city. Thanks for the superb hospitality Wanda and Denis!
June 3, 2009
Categories: Canada, Fitness, Friends, Travel . . Author: lindajoh . Comments: Leave a Comment
