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Play them a tune they’ll keep humming to

My mum taught my son a little tune on the piano one afternoon last week. She invested time and effort … More

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Play them a tune they’ll keep humming to

My mum taught my son a little tune on the piano one afternoon last week. She invested time and effort … More

humming, melody, mum, piano, son, song, tune

The walking wounded

Today my family found itself in the waiting room of the hospital emergency department. As it turned out our son … More

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Trusting God with the unknown

What are you hoping for? What kind of changes or breakthroughs do you want to see in your life? I … More

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The advocate I want

When was the last time someone fought for you? Who do you know that defended your cause, ‘went into bat’, … More

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The beauty of blood

Blood. Not exactly a ‘nice’ thing to think about, is it? Though if you’re a nurse, or anyone working in … More

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Thinking outside the box

My family and I are currently in the process of moving house. It’s only to the next suburb, but it’s … More

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Three-year-old moment (a short story)

A parent nestles into the well-worn seat and tells me she can’t remember life before becoming ‘mum’. I nod in … More

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The comparison game

Ever felt the urge to compare your body to someone else’s? Or wonder why some things come so easy to other … More

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Ali lives in Sydney, Australia.
She loves nothing more than pondering the meaning of life over an unusual tea or a glass of wine. She's a true 'creative type' and loves speaking, writing and acting in her spare time.

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