Category Archives: Novel

The Night Parade – Maria’s Story

Posted on November 28, 2023 by irinadim

Maria and I have so much in common. Both born in 1935. Both European. Both came to Australia about the same time. Maria with her husband Alfons and their baby daughter in 1963, Sasha and I with our five-year-old son … Continue reading →

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The Empty Chair

Posted on August 7, 2023 by irinadim

The empty chair Not quite empty I still see you there Watching me Across the kitchen table While I’m having dinner Now alone I still see you there With your camera In that empty chair Taking a photo Or two … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Cee’s FOTD Challenge

Posted on February 14, 2021 by irinadim

❤ G’day folks! Happy Valentine’s Day! For me this year, all I want is a peace of mind, so I’m ditching the traditional red Rose and opting for the calming colour of a pale blue Plumbago blossom instead. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Blue, Green and Red – Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Week 5

Posted on April 16, 2020 by irinadim

….https://ceenphotography.com/2020/04/14/cees-fun-foto-challenge-week-5-pick-a-topic-from-this-photo/ Multicoloured Rainbow Lorikeets enjoying sunflower seeds ❤   Yummy water melon for me 🙂   Pretty Australian Native ❤   Mural at Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia adorned with flags for the celebration of the 130th anniversary in … Continue reading →

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My Book “Full Circle” – St. Vitus Day 28 June – Vidovdan – WWI

Posted on June 28, 2019 by irinadim

* I’ve been having such a blast on Instagram that I’ve neglected my blog! The time is now right, however, to promote my book Full Circle a bit, and both St. Vitus Day and the Centenary of the Treaty of … Continue reading →

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Dr Bogdan Stojić (1893-1995) – POW in Germany in WWII (1941- 1945) – ANZAC DAY 25 April

Posted on April 18, 2019 by irinadim

Cosel Doctors Back row from left: Dr B. Smith, Scotland; Dr J. Rigal, France; Dr T. Atkins, Australia; Dr A. Bazin, Russia Front row from left: Padre L.G. Tudor, South Africa; Dr R.K. Webster, Great Britain; Dr B. Stojic, Yugoslavia; … Continue reading →

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FULL CIRCLE – My Dad, a Volunteer in WWI

Posted on November 9, 2018 by irinadim

❤ To mark the centenary of the ARMISTICE of 1918 that ended WWI on 11 November, I am thrilled to announce I managed to self-publish my book this year! I nearly gave up twice. The main headache was formatting, but … Continue reading →

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Red Onion Sprout – Cinquain

Posted on August 19, 2018 by irinadim

❤   Let us Give many thanks For another day of Living, Loving, Laughing too, and Sprouting! ❤ The Red Onion sprouted while I was away in hospital during the month of May. I found it in the kitchen, looking … Continue reading →

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To an Unknown Bloom – Rhyming Tercet

Posted on June 10, 2018 by irinadim

❤ You might be called a common weed Yet, in my not so perfect garden You are a blessed breed Without much effort on my part You thrive and smile Each morning when I start My rounds of greetings With … Continue reading →

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The Sky Is On Fire – Haiku-Haiga

Posted on December 28, 2017 by irinadim

~ Horizon in flames Wild desire burns in the heart December heat wave ❤ The fire extinguished Peace descends upon the world Evening yearns for love ❤ “Good Night!” calls the currawong from the roof. ❤ Season’s Greetings to all … Continue reading →

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