Category Archives: Humour

Same- Sex Marriage and Marriage Equality

Posted on September 5, 2016 by irinadim

The following observations and ideas are intended for the Australian public and politicians who now find themselves in some kind of stalemate as to how to go about legalising same-sex marriage. The Turnbull government has promised a plebiscite, but the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words

Posted on August 8, 2016 by irinadim

~ WE ARE ALL EQUAL (written in 2011) For this week’s challenge: write a personal essay, I was going to write about one of my departed dogs or cats, but I got quite emotional as soon as I started thinking … Continue reading →

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Romancing Tatyana Firsova – Friday Writing Essential, November 21, 2014: Youthful Memories

Posted on November 24, 2014 by irinadim

My Dad’s Youthful Memories   (This is an excerpt from “My Dad, Volunteer in WWI”, a memoir I intend to finish, hopefully, by the end of 2015.) Bogdan Stojić, medical student at Graz University, was conscripted into the Austro-Hungarian Army … Continue reading →

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Midday Terror ~ #CoffinHop

Posted on October 30, 2014 by irinadim

    Midday sunshine Church bells ring through Steamy fields Farmers run for shelter Helter skelter Some climb up tall trees Twelve bell strikes resound The Midday Witch Comes out of ground Black snakes peak From underneath Her black peaked … Continue reading →

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Dreams on my Pillow in Warm Sydney

Posted on February 20, 2014 by irinadim

In the middle of summer I’m dreaming of winter Of white landscapes And giant snowflakes On the frosted window Dreams on my pillow Tomorrow’s the day We’ll take out the sleigh Ride over valley and hill For sure we will … Continue reading →

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