Tag 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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Aloe Vera – Haiku

Posted on October 30, 2023 by irinadim

Aloe Vera blooms Hot orange in the morn sun My old heart wakes up Posting this has been a very painful exercise. I haven’t been here for ages and now can’t find my way around. I guess I’ll have to … 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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The Air Raid – Celebrating the End of WWII 75 Years Ago on 8 May

Posted on May 7, 2020 by irinadim

THE AIR RAID When I was nine years old, the war was on.The enemy drowning fast at last; the endWas near, but first the Allies had to bombOur town to drive the fiend aground, and soWe hid below in shelters, … Continue reading →

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ANZAC DAY, 25 April – PANDEMIC 2020

Posted on April 24, 2020 by irinadim

Tomorrow, on ANZAC DAY, I will remember my father and his WWI and WWII mates with admiration and a grateful heart. To all the brave men and women who had put their life on the line so that we could … 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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Sunday Trees – 424 – Spotted Gum

Posted on December 31, 2019 by irinadim

❤ Sunday Trees – 424 Spotted gum,  an endemic Australian tree, is one of my favourites.  Its bark creates artwork that no artist can match. Well, that’s just my humble opinion. 🙂 Some close-ups… I was tempted to peel off some … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Basically Two Colours

Posted on December 26, 2019 by irinadim

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Basically Two Colors Merry Christmas! ❤ Red and green   Did you mail any Christmas cards this year?  ❤ Red and white   My husband has been in Emergency three times this year! May the hospital staff … Continue reading →

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Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge – Mufti and Pax

Posted on December 14, 2019 by irinadim

❤   Peace be with you ❤ ❤  (C) Copyright 2019 Irina Dimitric Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: All Sorts of Pets, Living to Stuff Animals to Pet Rocks

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Longing for Blue Skies (haiku)

Posted on December 10, 2019 by irinadim

~ Today in Sydney. I was going to visit my husband in hospital, but the smoke is choking me. We’ve never experienced anything like it before. He is fine in his airconditioned room. Please spare a thought and prayer for … Continue reading →

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