Home is more than a place—it’s routine, responsibility, and the quiet spaces where life settles. These posts explore domestic realities tied to the author’s experience, where maintenance, environment, and everyday decisions shape comfort, tension, and the rhythm of living.
She wasn’t meant for the ocean. Barely afloat, wings soaked and failing, the young pigeon had nothing left to give. What followed wasn’t dramatic heroism—just a quiet, urgent act of compassion. Sometimes saving a life doesn’t require strength, only the willingness to notice and care when it matters most.
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“What do you think it is?“ She replied. Have you got someone in your family or circle of friends who answers questions with questions? I asked a simple one the other night. Not a philosophical hoop. Not a trap. Not an invitation to spar. “What’s that?” I asked. It was a dessert. A small pastry
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It’s been four weeks since Levi (our beloved cat) passed, and I still measure time by the way his absence moves through the house. Some moments are quiet in a way they never were before. Others are loud with memory. Margo and I are deeply saddened. That sounds polite and distant, but the truth is
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The author shares their love for wildlife, particularly the Pink-and-Grey Galah, that visits their home near Mandurah. Wild birds bring joy without the complications of caged pets. The piece emphasizes the importance of creating welcoming feeders, paralleling this with themes from the author’s books about freedom and safety.
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This post is for those who admire home gardens. The video here is a glimpse of the garden that Margo has created around our home. It’s been eleven years since our sand pit property was tilled for the first time. There were no fences, no flowers, no lawn back then. It was just a couple
For over thirty-five years, one thing has baffled me every time laundry day rolls around: why do washing machines insist on turning clothes inside-out? It doesn’t matter which machine I’ve owned—top loader, front loader, fancy new one with thirty cycles or the old clunky kind with just two. They all share the same trick. I
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The author expresses frustration with cling wrap, praising its theoretical benefits while criticizing its practical challenges. The struggle to find the end, achieve clean cuts, and prevent it from sticking to surfaces is described humorously. The author’s rant reveals a shared disdain among colleagues, suggesting that cling wrap is a common source of annoyance for many.
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The author humorously reflects on the absurdity of needing to warn people not to microwave pets, highlighting a disconnect between human innovation and common sense. This commentary extends to other impractical uses of household appliances, suggesting that society may increasingly require protective measures from dangerously misguided actions.
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The author faces an overwhelming surplus of lemons from his tree, prompting a creative solution from Margo to make Limoncello. Despite never having tasted it before, she offers a recipe that promises a delightful outcome. Soon, all empty bottles are filled with the lemon liqueur, ready to enjoy in twenty days.
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The author reflects on the anxiety and complex emotions of returning to their hometown for their mother’s 80th birthday. Grappling with a difficult family past, they choose to embrace the visit as a tourist, revisiting nostalgic places and reconnecting with relatives while observing significant changes in the city, like new transportation options.
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