Category Archives: Novel

The 5th Red Cross Hospital in Niš, Serbia, 1914-1915

Posted on November 29, 2015 by irinadim

  Excerpt from “My Dad, Volunteer in WW1”. Abridged. Previous instalments can be seen here and here and here. * After his defection from the Austro-Hungarian Army at Mount Gučevo, Bogdan was sent to serve in the military hospital in … 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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The Legend of St Basil’s Cathedral – #CoffinHop

Posted on October 24, 2014 by irinadim

The Tsar of all Russia, Ivan the Terrible, stood in awe of the glorious sight before his eyes: nine golden domes of St Basil’s Cathedral, resplendent, a testimony to his power and might He stood mesmerised, transfixed, perplexed, and in … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Drina, October 1914, WWI

Posted on October 4, 2014 by irinadim

Bogdan Stojic, medical student at Graz University, Austria * (This is an excerpt from “My Dad, Volunteer in WWI”, a memoir I intend to finish soon). * “It was a sunny day, five o’clock in the afternoon on 4 October … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Cer, Serbia, WWI

Posted on August 20, 2014 by irinadim

Today Serbia is celebrating the centenary of the Battle of Cer. The Battle of Cer was the first victory of the Allies, which occurred after the first Austro-Hungarian invasion of Serbia in late July 1914, when Belgrade came under heavy … Continue reading →

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My Dad, Volunteer in WWI

Posted on August 4, 2014 by irinadim

My Dad, Volunteer in WWI Today is the 100th anniversary of the beginning of WWI. Here’s an abridged version of the first chapter of a memoir I’m writing about my Dad’s involvement in the Great War. At the time of … Continue reading →

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The Jacaranda Symphony

Posted on November 8, 2013 by irinadim

Allegro In November Wherever you go Purple Jacarandas glow Adagio…In my street Scherzo…Having fun in the gutter with gum tree leaves Rondo…Across the bay…Jacarandas everywhere! Have a great weekend! ©irina dimitric Sydney, November 2013

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Purple Head

Posted on November 6, 2013 by irinadim

The Black Spectre has cast his tar-like cloud Over her purple head, purple with misgivings And positioned a heavy millstone on her bruised chest She can hardly breathe Such is the weight of her despair All hope has flown away … Continue reading →

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The Month of the Jacarandas

Posted on November 4, 2013 by irinadim

The Jacaranda blue, a heavenly hue Graces the landscape in November Sometimes already in late October As is the case this year As it was the case Many years ago I remember Birds are busy nesting in the trees Caring … Continue reading →

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Australian King Parrot

Posted on November 2, 2013 by irinadim

The Australian King Parrot is endemic to eastern Australia. This gorgeous, colourful bird happened to be in my street for a visit yesterday when I suddenly spotted him. How lucky was that!? I had never seen one in my neighbourhood … Continue reading →

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