The Old Actress
Irene Mooney She danced on the stage of life, she sang in the spotlight and cried in the wings....
Read MoreDec 8, 2023
Irene Mooney She danced on the stage of life, she sang in the spotlight and cried in the wings....
Read MoreAug 11, 2023
Writing her memoir brings back fond memories for Irene Mooney.
Read MoreJul 7, 2023
K. G. Munroe shares thoughts and emotions prompted by an ocean view.
Read MoreJul 7, 2023
Petrus Spronk relates a story from his travels as a younger man.
Read MoreFeb 3, 2023
Petrus Spronk urges the creation of a permanent art space showcasing local artists in the redeveloped Rex Theatre.
Read MoreDec 16, 2022
From the Daylesford Writer’s Group Out damn spot and while we are about it, out damn...
Read MoreNov 18, 2022
Celia Waldron offers her best wishes to the graduating class of 2022 and remembers her own daughters graduation and adventures.
Read MoreNov 4, 2022
“I often felt that a life without poetry would be terrible, like a house without any colour, decoration or personal adornment. Like a meal without flavour or smell. Like a lover without a heart. Like a life in Black and white. Like always living in winter.”
Read MoreOct 14, 2022
Celia Waldron ponders the extra complexity that ageing brings to decision making.
Read MoreSep 16, 2022
Words in Winter was a great success this year. What a treat to be able to listen to authors such as Alex Miller, Carmel Bird and Denis Altman discussing their books and writing at beautiful Bellinzona. Irene Mooney reflects on her experience at the festival.
Read MoreAug 26, 2022
Gordon Nightingale contemplates the bits and pieces of him that are gradually being replaced.
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