toxic workplace...

PASSING THOUGHT: I know this sounds trite, but a toxic workplace is toxic.
My workplace is loaded=ineffective/negative communication, unprofessional/dishonest behaviour, punitive practices or policies and/or strained relationships between employees+admin leadership.
Way out?🤔🤔 pic.twitter.com/AD5hQGCNNo

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 29, 2021

PASSING THOUGHT: I hate to think I may leave my workplace under a cloud after all the years of service I've given. My world's crumbling. The prospect of quietly disappearing for the sake of my health is becoming a high possibility. I know my successes...That matters...
Move on...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 29, 2021

farewell to David Gulpilil...

I'll never forget David Gulpilil's dramatic+sensitive role in the 1976 film 'Storm Boy'. But he was so much more than an actor...he was a singer and a painter. He had an amazing range of skills. A trailblazer for his culture. Thank you David for sharing your love of this land.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 29, 2021

David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu has died pic.twitter.com/BSkA5suUwz

— Tom Richardson (@TomRichardson) November 29, 2021

1/3 Our family mourn the passing of David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu AM. A cinematic legend, cultural icon, painter and dancer - walked in two worlds but always remained true to his people and his homelands. pic.twitter.com/DPOlHaGLRv

— Ngarra Murray (@ngarra_murray) November 29, 2021

A trailblazer & giant of art and culture. Thank you, David Dalaithngu. I’ll never forget the impact Storm Boy had on me, from a wildlife, and Indigenous cultural perspective.

*The family of Dalaithngu have advised that his name & image may be shared*https://t.co/H5rV061FwP

— Professor Euan Ritchie 🐺 😼 🐾 🦘 🔥 🌳 🌏 🎶 (@EuanRitchie1) November 29, 2021

Thank you for the inspiration, David Gulpilil. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/JfIMKFun43

— Cathy Freeman (@CathyFreeman) November 29, 2021

David Gulpilil. RIP 1/7/1953 - 29/11/2021 pic.twitter.com/Tj0qMyMEIN

— Tony (@TonyIKnow) November 29, 2021

river in flood...

Never underestimate the secret powers of water...They can arise... https://t.co/HvBRPU3r1Q

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 29, 2021

Bold and proud waters happening there. And the dog seems to have assumed the role of boat captain. He is loving the thrill of crossing waters at speed methinks...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 29, 2021

hospital sign...

Tall, not-to-be-missed sign at Rosebud Hospital entrance...There was even someone right outside the door ensuring check-ins were done effectively+clarifying appointments. Visitors carefully counted. Just inside the door, an overhead monitor recorded peoples' temperatures... pic.twitter.com/4afEXOHfmS

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 29, 2021

hospital waiting room...

You would never guess that this is one of the waiting rooms at a hospital these days. This was at Rosebud Hospital while I waited for my CT scan...The same story appeared in other small areas I passed as I headed to my appointment...
All empty...
These are covid-19 days... pic.twitter.com/7qR2Dh4eIA

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 29, 2021

challenges are firing...

PASSING THOUGHT: CT Scan soon and feeling anxious...Not exactly sure why other than there seem to be so many challenges firing at me...Squealing smoke alarms yesterday+booking:
1. Quote for removal boxes+packing materials this Wednesday
2. Doctor's appointment again next Monday pic.twitter.com/yFErCdiwBp

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 29, 2021

daily threads...

daily threads
the tragi-comedy of
politics and hashtags#haiku pic.twitter.com/hCWPWbblGm

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 28, 2021

my inner temple...

my inner temple
my soul's home
in the universe#haiku pic.twitter.com/fF4UVYv3EY

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 28, 2021

Michael Tomalaris rises...

So he picked himself up, dusted himself down and rode/flew higher.
What a role model. https://t.co/FoIOh6phC0

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 28, 2021

Super excited to announce Mike Tomalaris is joining the team for the 2022 Tour de France.
This is just the beginning 🎉@miketomalaris pic.twitter.com/ZEXrM2mjFq

— Bikestyle Tours (@bikestyletours) November 26, 2021

This is brilliant news, Tommo. Your new life looks awesome. So hope your tours are recorded for those of us who simply cannot go. Congrats and safe travels. pic.twitter.com/KcFCvCZwVD

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 28, 2021

Muhammad Ali...

'Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.'
-Muhammed Ali pic.twitter.com/N1ewJZjCUT

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 28, 2021

new Vic cases still going down...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/Z2NXlJcu9T

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 27, 2021

New Vic cases down 191 on yesterday's data... 

Universe pushing me out?...

PASSING THOUGHT; O Universe...You really are pushing me out/on, aren't you? Minor crisis...Smoke alarms suddenly started beeping...at random...The 'bang-the-button-with-a-broom' tactic worked temporarily...+my beautiful sparkling, clean car now highlights a recent scratch... pic.twitter.com/cDEef9CClF

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 28, 2021

the deed is done...

The deed is done...symbol of the next stage in my journey...Sadly, another risky rental, but from sea to country town...a new breath of fresh air I hope... pic.twitter.com/pCWjmKjX2K

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 28, 2021

car wash and trolleys Sunday morning...

At least there is a beautiful Sunday morning sky while I wait for my car to be hand-washed, polished and vacummed. Browsing the shops did not quite consume the 2 hour wait...So, sitting on steps watching the world go by... pic.twitter.com/u1QqqUdkS3

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 27, 2021

O the crazy things we find mildly entertaining while we wait for a car to be cleaned in Rosebud... pic.twitter.com/kaz4i8pLpZ

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 27, 2021

trolley servants
metal grit
in clumsy motion#haiku pic.twitter.com/UI9UCvS15I

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 27, 2021

Happy Chappy...I hope... pic.twitter.com/4mXhKPh0nc

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 28, 2021

Sunday morning moods...

Sunday morning moods
a dubious broth of
fears and relief#haiku

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 27, 2021

I must be the ancient of ancients...

Yes...It was the Beatles era...I remember a school history excursion to Parramatta when 15...We huddled around an historic cork tree (looking interested) + listened to the Beatles arriving in Sydney...Teachers pretended not to notice... pic.twitter.com/QrcKhEfzif

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 27, 2021

entitlement v. community service...

An unbelievable scenario...where protesters claiming their own hypothetical, blinkered version of entitled safety intimidate those attempting to ensure real-life safety of communities. Self-indulgence v. community service bush-fire warnings...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 27, 2021

auction sign change...

Last-minute sign change yesterday...
From 'on site' to online...
Hurdle number one is passing...
Living in a rental can be challenging and stressful... pic.twitter.com/Vu5423H343

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 27, 2021

UPDATE: House sold quickly at auction, but my lease term till June is safe...Now at the next stage of my new life journey...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 27, 2021

inter-dimensional dialogue...

Inter-dimensional dialogue has many ways of materialising...
It only takes a desire, maybe a need, an open awareness to participate... https://t.co/VGKWNpBqsE

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 26, 2021

new Vic cases turning down again...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/149ZChvte8

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 26, 2021

New Vic cases down 110 on yesterday's data... 

wildlife interest...

Brilliant news, Rob. Early Christmas present for the school, the students and you. Great to see wildlife interest encouraged in the young.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 26, 2021

I, for one, had no idea about microbats in Melbourne. I didn't even know that there were so many species here. But I'm interested in updates on your project. Please keep us informed. I'm sure that students are proud to actively contribute to our knowledge bank. Meaningful work.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 26, 2021

new virus response...

But the economy will suffer if we stop travel to and from Africa...We must protect the health of our economy...Can't make hasty decisions just yet when the economy may take a nasty hit...But don't worry...Australia is watching...We'll see what the US does first...No worries...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 26, 2021

new Vic cases up again...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/fgUJ3dSMOz

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 25, 2021

New Vic cases up 108 on yesterday's data...(almost double yesterday's increase)... 

inspiring student...

Such inspiring resilience...He's a role model...You've every right to be a very proud Mum + tell the world about this great guy of yours...And be assured that in your life, you have certainly done something right supporting him in his life journey...Congrats all round...🙏🍷🙏

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 25, 2021

coffee humour...

A shot of wry humour to begin the day never goes far astray...
O Melbourne... https://t.co/8NFGvaW5FR

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 25, 2021

Temora history detour...

If I will be moving to Temora early 2022, I thought I would soothe my stress and explore Temora history. I have learnt that the Chinese had a significant role in Temora.https://t.co/EXihYGPyAE pic.twitter.com/GRtDgJ7wBv

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 25, 2021

https://t.co/X0aYriLPES pic.twitter.com/c5FNArKKW2

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 25, 2021

https://t.co/Lzt3H8C4re pic.twitter.com/087umwI7cV

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 25, 2021

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express 

Fri 11 Jun 1937 

Page 36 

COUNTRY NEWS

politicians, food and drink...

PASSING THOUGHT; In my chaotic + stressed state, seeking some dry humour distraction, mused on federal politics and politicians in terms of food/drink...
1. bubble and squeak
2. snap, crackle and pop
3. devils on horseback
4. snake wine
5. screwdriver#auspol

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 25, 2021

new Vic cases slightly higher...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/Od9P5vcTrI

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 24, 2021

New Vic cases up 58 on yesterday's data...

Casey still has a high number of active cases (630), beaten only by Hume (876)... 

Mornington Peninsula has 267 active cases...

It's now official.

The 9⃣0⃣% eligible 12+ fully vaccinated target has been achieved in Victoria✅✅✅

Well done Victorians👏 pic.twitter.com/M1hBn9Lvda

— CovidBaseAU 🦠📊🇦🇺 (@covidbaseau) November 24, 2021

old doors and new...

PASSING THOUGHT: If I had any doubt about retiring early next year, Lady Fortune's paving my new path...Old doors firmly shut...There's no loophole to go back...
New doors ajar, with scary possibilities beyond my control...
A stressful phase in my life, but I must keep walking...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 24, 2021

It was one of those atmospheric days, loaded with grey cloud, shafted with storm threats. I heard scraping, somewhere on the roof. The sound persisted. Every room had the sound on speaker mode.
I wandered - room to room
- and door after door slammed behind me.#microfiction

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 24, 2021

watching the passing world...

Little kookaburra on my verandah watching the passing world... pic.twitter.com/0C8QnCyE1Y

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 24, 2021

new Vic cases jump up again...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/OTsKHzh2EE

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 23, 2021

New Vic cases jump up 368 on yesterday's data... 

other memories

late afternoon
spring winds
forgotten
other memories
breeze by#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 24, 2021

discarded construction art...

discarded
construction art
a compact
package
of rubble#tanka pic.twitter.com/cDyPCIPKu6

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 23, 2021

night rains...

night rain
tinkering
on metal pipes
hypnotic
lullaby#tanka pic.twitter.com/wvRD8khmpm

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 23, 2021

a moving, magical story...

There comes a surprise moment in this Twitter world, when a passing story steps up and quietly reaches out a hand to share and touches you deep inside...
This is one of those very real, very moving, very magical stories...
Follow the thread...
There is beauty here... https://t.co/QcmBK5nzIR

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 23, 2021

new Vic cases keep dropping...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/mg5KtFsvQ0

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 22, 2021

Down 202 new Vic cases on yesterday's data, but sadly 19 lives lost... 

new Vic cases going back down...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/5knbIBn7Zv

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 21, 2021

New Vic cases thankfully down 146 on yesterday's data... 

furball in the limelight...

Sometimes it is advisable to succumb to an impromptu offer of a little character and attitude to jazz up your planned landscape...
This little furball knows just how to oblige... https://t.co/vOFHABFBk7

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 21, 2021

my friend visits The Lume...

My friend, Marita E. visited the wonderful immersion, digital art gallery in Melbourne - The Lume - Van Gogh. This is one of her many photos. Love this one. pic.twitter.com/er5BUhJM7H

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 21, 2021

My friend Marita E's video of the immersive Van Gogh experience in The Lume, Melbourne... pic.twitter.com/6OVge3Twe1

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 21, 2021

Another video by my friend Marita E's experience of Van Gogh in Melbourne...
Scents of Van Gogh's time wafted round - cypress, sandalwood and lemon mostly. pic.twitter.com/AZuc9Xrjp7

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 21, 2021

sunny spring afternoon...

Beautiful, sunny spring, late afternoon in the Dromana Hills... pic.twitter.com/YdnFpVKXIm

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 21, 2021

new Vic cases rising again...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/atM34iIO0a

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 20, 2021

New Vic cases up 109 on yesterday's data... 

winding garden walkway...

Going to miss my leafy green, winding garden walkway...even though it has been a total pain trying to keep the pathway clear of fallen foliage - at any time of year...
Blackbirds love to indulge in messy foraging... pic.twitter.com/Q52rDhcWpv

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 21, 2021

practice run...

Intriguing watching these surf life-saving guys do a training practice run this morning at Dromana beach... pic.twitter.com/QqqiDoWpVu

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 21, 2021

boat in the carpark...

Even boats feature in Dromana Hub carpark...
Great to see the variety... pic.twitter.com/cL6BtRYdn6

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 21, 2021

garden friend...

A little garden friend who has travelled many journeys, maybe many lifetime chapters with me... pic.twitter.com/9He4cMPfKf

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 21, 2021

art can be...

Art can be
a shape-shifter...
a chameleon...
ephemeral...
But it is still art... https://t.co/ta8YbTazOX

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

dark week...

Sunday morning
time to bury
a dark week#haiku pic.twitter.com/fwhOo0X3hZ

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

there is something about a rainbow...

There is something about a rainbow in a rain-drenched sky that offers ongoing hope...
This rainbow appeared in my Dromana Hills sky a few days ago...
I keep re-visiting this memory...
It helps... pic.twitter.com/2eTbr7qqQU

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

it's the little things...

Even the tiniest and simplest of things can have a significant impact on your life, your wellbeing...Priceless...😀💕😀

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

nearby quake tonight...

These quakes in recent times, though small, are getting just a little too close and too frequent...
Dromana even gets a mention this time on this map... https://t.co/MrPAyOrrkK

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

crow in waiting...

Crow on the top of my neighbour's house construction waiting for the next wave of attack from territorial feathers... pic.twitter.com/qNDPi7B5LL

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

splash of bright colour...

A little splash of bright colour in plain spaces... pic.twitter.com/YNCd3oEXxN

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

lady moon in bridal mode...

lady moon
in bridal mode
employs
a flash mob
of clouds#tanka https://t.co/BmbSF9HiZE

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

on the first day...

on the first day
I found
a new day#haiku

🎨Wonderful artwork by young Italian artist Simone Riccardo... https://t.co/OpmpLnyYuU

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

new Vic cases going down...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/7tMPdltirY

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 19, 2021

New Vic cases down 107 on yesterday's data... 

stress...

constant
exhaustive stress
must engage
constant
small attention#tanka pic.twitter.com/TWtZJkLzm8

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 20, 2021

Dan support...

Ex NSW
Ex Tassie
*Currently Victoria (20 years) #IStandWithDan
Early next year Riverina, NSW
Never have I voiced public support for a premier...
But I do now ... and will do...#IStandWithDan #IStandWithDan #IStandWithDan

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 19, 2021

flickers of light in dark days...

PASSING THOUGHT: I am trying so hard to find flickers of light in very dark days...with more dark days to come...But my quest for even a small light keeps my strength active...my strength to keep walking...

🎨sparkling lights by babyace02 on Deviant Art pic.twitter.com/2vRTJdqRcr

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 19, 2021

time turns...

time turns
a decaying
old life is
only making way for
a new one#tanka pic.twitter.com/9pblXIH6Ju

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 19, 2021

ingenuity of furballs...

Love the ingenuity of furballs...
Anything is fair game for their basic needs...
Consequences?...
What consequences?.... https://t.co/fogG1E4gdU

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 19, 2021

my first smile today..

My first smile on a rather 'grizzly' day...
Feels good... https://t.co/jiBcpisRws

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 19, 2021

new Vic cases jumping up...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/kAvunIx3GJ

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 18, 2021

New Vic cases a jump up by 266 on yesterday's data...sighhhh 

inner strength...

my strength
all the turmoil
all the fears
all the tears
this too will pass#tanka pic.twitter.com/F61AQTE7ZV

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 18, 2021

new Vic cases very slightly up...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAchah#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/UbUesfY2tF

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 17, 2021

New Vic cases up slightly by 11 on yesterday's data... 

toxic...

PASSING THOUGHT:
A toxic workplace leaves toxic trails beyond the workplace... pic.twitter.com/553TXXK4PZ

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 18, 2021

whining drills...

whining drills
their construction is
my destruction#haiku pic.twitter.com/k1LIfEQdf5

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 17, 2021

new Vic cases rollercoaster...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/YTYBLCpK7J

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 16, 2021

New Vic cases rising again...sigh...up 136 on yesterday's data... 

empty vessel...

empty vessel
there is little poetry
in stress#haiku pic.twitter.com/FEAcSmMyCG

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 17, 2021

new Vic cases STILL going down...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/BKmlX1y0GQ

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 15, 2021

New Vic cases down 63 on yesterday's data... 

SBS lineup...

Love this @SBS lineup for tonight's viewing...
A host of 'getaways' from the cosy hollows of an armchair (+ chocolates, of course )...
Bring them on... https://t.co/4RfCPjaX4n

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 16, 2021

evening in Melbourne...

It's moments like these that I can confidently claim Melbourne can be so beautiful... https://t.co/H2EXfh7wQL

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 16, 2021

Twitter issues...

#Twitter seems to be having a few issues over the last hour or so - error messages for videos and notifications...A retry does not work...Can't access notifications at all...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 16, 2021

shining lights...

Be assured Cath that Dan, you and your little family have many many lights shining for you. In these uncertain pandemic times, all you wish and fight for is a safe world for every Victorian. We cannot ask for more steadfastly leading us on. A massive thanks to you.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 16, 2021

weaving happiness...

little birds
weaving happiness
through the trees #haiku

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 15, 2021

first snow and now an earthquake?....

O my goodness...We are rock and rollin' today in southern Australia...First some surprise late spring snow in Tasmania + the Victorian Alps and now an earthquake in South Australia for a bit of variation... https://t.co/vpJQZASSmn

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 15, 2021

curry connections?...

🤣S.Morrison connections? #ScottyfromMarketing? 👍Queen Victoria first tasted authentic Indian curry in 1887 when her servant Abdul Karim cooked it for her. She pronounced it to be ‘excellent’. For 13 years till her death, curries were served at luncheon. https://t.co/obWO0f61V4

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 15, 2021

new Celebrity Letters and Numbers...

Sorry guys too...I've tried a couple of rounds of the new #lettersandnumbers, to give it a fair airing, but somehow the personality mix just doesn't work...Flat appeal even when humour tries to appear...Much prefer all the subtleties+wicked wit of Richard Morecroft's series...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 15, 2021

SM's border protection?...

A small attempt at partial translation - If 'double-minded' means 'indecisive', then SM suggests that there is one clear answer to border protection? Which is? Gold standard secret?
O well...I tried...😒😒😒

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 15, 2021

weather gods...

a blistering conflict
cripples spring
the weather gods
publicly
disagree#tanka pic.twitter.com/tVYekz1Alx

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 15, 2021

1921 Tulsa Massacre...

I watched this SBS story with absolute horror...
Quite simply, I had no idea this happened in 1921 right after WWI...
Greenwood-'Black Wall Street'-Tulsa African Americans' business district, rose but fell by late 1950's...
New Greenwood Rising - tells the story of Greenwood... https://t.co/MUDSzPnSlm pic.twitter.com/wHdgWvA7gB

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 15, 2021

environmental debt...

environmental debt
Nature's bank balance
demands interest#haiku pic.twitter.com/x02IMiDoBu

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 15, 2021

fountain pens?...

Do people still indulge in this luxury + even actually use them?
(Some websites suggest that fountain pens have been making a comeback in the last few years)...
The World’s Most Expensive Fountain Pens: A Top Ten List - LuxiPens™ https://t.co/NkXLnjBssz

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 14, 2021

new Vic cases down just a little...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/tRSZ06OHYQ

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 14, 2021

New Vic cases down just a little on yesterday's data by 45... 

shadows and secrets...

shadows and
secrets
defenseless
fair game
for rumours#tanka pic.twitter.com/NwNRz4cm6f

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 14, 2021

snow in November?...

My soul place has so much character...
It's spring nearly summer, but snow wants a cameo role...
No snow on my Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, but at 8:30am, it's just 8°C...with some fragile, intermittent sunlight... https://t.co/UbFqlum9DU

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 14, 2021

More snow in Tasmania - Mountain River, Huon Valley 

Snow! pic.twitter.com/LUv86EJ0OQ

— Matt Eyles (@MattWEyles) November 14, 2021

And more snow pic.twitter.com/7bZXU9vKMn

— Matt Eyles (@MattWEyles) November 14, 2021

late spring snow
our seasons
wallow in
discordant
confusion#tanka https://t.co/U4W42meb1s

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 14, 2021

It was a pretty cold night for #Tasmania. Preliminary data suggests a few Nov minimum temperature records have been broken, and also some late season min temp records too. As for #Hobart, 2.9°C at 5:39 am was the coldest Nov temp since 1953... 68y ago! https://t.co/76eq0GQiga

— Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmania (@BOM_Tas) November 14, 2021

Monday morning views at #FallsCreek. Temps around -3°C & 20cm of #snow in mid-November! #amazing ☃️🥶❤️ pic.twitter.com/1vaRvR2UJ1

— Falls Creek Official (@fallsaustralia) November 14, 2021

deadlines...

term's end
the flustered
stress of
reports
and deadlines#tanka pic.twitter.com/JN1rZ7ssxY

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 14, 2021

transient willpower...

my morning
energy
cloaked in
transient
willpower #tanka pic.twitter.com/hYLODqlb2O

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 14, 2021

night winds...

night winds
an uneasy
stew of
memories
and nightmares#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 14, 2021

new Vic cases going down...significantly...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/3FeLlVFHPG

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 13, 2021

New Vic cases significantly down on yesterday's data by 316...

Sadly, Casey is still ranking the highest in Victoria with 1627 active cases... 

winged lady...

winged lady
a sign of hope
by my door#HaikuSaturday #haiku pic.twitter.com/vai0K8YkY9

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

morning smile...

morning smile
a white rose
watches over me#haiku pic.twitter.com/KHgic65F8m

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

hesitant sunlight awakens..

hesitant sunlight
awakens but
the hubris of
cloud-laden winds
prevails#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

wind-ravaged blossom...

wind-ravaged blossom
David and Goliath
live on#HaikuSaturday #haiku

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

dutiful waves...

dutiful waves
wind-whipped into
a winter frenzy#HaikuSaturday #haiku

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

passing seasons...

passing seasons
gutsy whims
in motion

#HaikuSaturday

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

wimpy morning light...

wimpy
morning light
etched with
sleepy
bird song #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

ephemeral quilt...

Sunday morning
ephemeral quilt of
restless
snowy clouds on
palest blues#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

tangled...

spring morning
tangled with
winter winds
my thoughts
empathise #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

curtain call...

curtain call
haughty winter
blasts
a wavering spring
offstage #tanka https://t.co/Bd5LC3Xzsc

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

even in dull light...

Even in dull light, flowers radiate beauty... pic.twitter.com/T8pAlOTdtk

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

Strangely, again, this Twitter post presents the subject in stronger, more realistic colours than appear here...yet those colours pale when this post is viewed on my laptop...I don't understand why...  

new Vic cases going up again...

Good to see so-called "cleared" #Covid19Vic cases noted in the daily updates. A more realistic indication of the ongoing pressure of Covid on the hospital system. Many of these cleared patients are still critically unwell.
As always, high vaccination rates are the game-changer. pic.twitter.com/Cxp84KsM6r

— Stephen Parnis (@SParnis) November 13, 2021

New Vic cases up 106 on yesterday's data... 

stalling retirement...

This is the very 'horror' that has stalled my retirement...I am still working...almost full time, but reduced a little further early next year...I fear relying on my not-so-large super + pension in a rental...Too many variables...too many questions...Can I survive?

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 13, 2021

house inspection anxiety...

More house inspection waiting...This time in a drizzly Dromana Hub carpark...Supermarket shopping done...When rain eases, maybe I'll go further...More time spent well to sponge the anxiety... pic.twitter.com/bkfcRjOipK

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

Amusing myself with the wonder of rain patterns on the windscreen... pic.twitter.com/4rKmjsOW8m

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

Slowly the rain is easing and I can actually see pieces of the Dromana mural... pic.twitter.com/ygHsOJEMyC

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

Love the happy, bright mural colours on a grey and rainy Dromana day...(Yes...I am playing with features on my new phone...I'm learning...) pic.twitter.com/8u4YVSmWSg

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

Love the sign with the touch of dolphins...Yes...Dolphins roam the waters of Port Phillip Bay... pic.twitter.com/R0ggw0JRF3

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

Still more rain art on the windscreen canvas...I am easily entertained...Blame the anxiety kicking in... pic.twitter.com/Az5seSGgeV

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

Still it rains... But the Portsea bus travels on... pic.twitter.com/EISXmoKISo

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

'Blitz Spirit'...

'Blitz Spirit' last night was a 'bombshell' programme...Totally engaged with alternative stories of people who recorded their Blitz experiences. Those who took roles representing the writers were so in character. + we met the descendants.
A must-watch, wow of a programme... https://t.co/fhuaWRUGcm

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

wearing masks...

👍👍 While masks outdoors in my world have been 'unmandated', indoors is another matter...I still wear my mask in carparks and while shopping...The only time I don't is when I walk - provided there are no walkers close by...If they appear, I mask up...This is my Dromana world...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

passing fad...

The Paris Hilton wedding announcement is a passing fad...a 'flash-in-the-pan' so to speak...Saving the planet is hardly a passing fad...That's an announcement which needs attention constantly...It has no end...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

vibe of love...

when the vibe of love
sparks
you just know #haiku https://t.co/aAyg5UPVBJ

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

long pier...

pic.twitter.com/IdQb83HVRe

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

new Vic cases turned down again...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/9DBx9UwCmm

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 11, 2021

New Vic cases down 198 on yesterday's data...Thank goodness... 

Sadly, Casey (my work region) has the highest number of active cases in Victoria...Casey (C) 1,586...next highest is Hume with 1071 cases...

Melbourne weather...

I am rugged up in a hoodie waiting for a dinner delivery, marvelling at the endless cold and misty rain coming down outside, jazzed up with some bursts of wind...Yes...Melbourne is unique...I do love the character of Melbourne...Lots of character...💕😀💕

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

farewell to Bert Newton...

What a fitting view of Melbourne's St Patrick's Cathedral, the grand 'stage' to farewell performer+loved legend Bert Newton...
Our Melbourne day may be grey+rainy, but perhaps that's how it should be...weather demanding time to reflect+to remember gratitude...
💕Dan's speech💕💕 https://t.co/O3Sf4N73Tf

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

Mother Nature embellishes our art...

Mother Nature loves to add some thoughtful finishing touches to human attempts at outdoor art...
Mother Nature knows how to improve on our skills...
Perhaps we should pause to watch, maybe listen and learn... https://t.co/YotklzjpFI

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 12, 2021

sadly, quite a jump up in Vic cases today...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/77L6ZjrQmo

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 10, 2021

New Vic cases sadly up 310 on yesterday's data... 

just sitting in my car...

Just sitting in a Balnarring carpark waiting for a current nightmare to pass by...an auction inspection of my beloved rental (not mine)...and there will be more...One day this will be an old, pale dream...If only I owned a home for retirement...sighhhh...But I'll keep walking... pic.twitter.com/JmqgaCoR4D

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 11, 2021

afternoon bright sunshine...

Stunning, warm and bright spring afternoon in the Dromana Hills. pic.twitter.com/ml33DTobaH

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 11, 2021

bombarding universe...

Sounds so much like my story over the last several weeks. I have never been so bombarded with surprise challenges as recently.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 11, 2021

maelstrom...

maelstrom
crowded sounds
crowded demands
crowded thoughts in
crowded time #tanka pic.twitter.com/RRQBRtATUI

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 10, 2021

caring for others...

This is what actively caring quietly for others should be all about...No engineered publicity...No fanfares under bright lights...Just doing what needs to be done...
So very sad...yet so very beautiful... https://t.co/l5q9Hp7ZH9

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 10, 2021

Fed one of the guys who lives under the carpark in Malvern tonight -- the carpark behind the barber shop where the Australian Prime Minister went yesterday for a fancy photo-op -- oblivious to the remarkable crowd of homeless who are living rough in Malvern/Armadale. #auspol

— Leonie Wood (@WoodLeonie) November 10, 2021

first video with new phone...

My first video with my new phone. This is a view of Port Phillip Bay from my Dromana Hills home. pic.twitter.com/e69CQ8r7D9

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 10, 2021

goalposts...

cool fickle winds
meander
in grey light
my goalposts
subtly shift#tanka pic.twitter.com/VcAqoGkWdI

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 10, 2021

new Vic case numbers down slightly yet again...hope?

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/QomS69wD3a

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 9, 2021

New Vic cases down 66 on yesterday's data... 

a wall of suitcases...

Far far too many visual legacies reduced to a case bearing fragments of unknown lives...
Yet collectively, we are shocked, reminded that life has far more value than this...
We must honour and protect life...all lives... https://t.co/e3ZAFeDu9P

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 9, 2021

new Vic cases slightly down... again...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/TsgOQ6gBMl

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 8, 2021

New Vic cases down 57 on yesterday's data... 

afternoon sign...

afternoon sign
the last tale
by the sea
begins
to unfold #tanka pic.twitter.com/wuhZPb7V4X

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 9, 2021

my teacher the new phone...

my teacher
the new phone
insists
I learn
by trial and error#tanka pic.twitter.com/r65I5QhcSw

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 9, 2021

surprise impulse...

The best inspiration and creativity spring as a surprise impulse...
Today, I either missed the moment or it is yet to happen... pic.twitter.com/hoXnctzLJO

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 9, 2021

new Vic cases slightly down...again...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/FsOf09iupy

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 7, 2021

New Vic cases are slightly down again by 47 on yesterday's data... 

tiny tiny flowers...

Tiny tiny flowers in my Dromana Hills garden bathing in late afternoon spring light... pic.twitter.com/1aYUjkH95g

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 8, 2021

new steps and rhythms...

And hope you learn the new steps and rhythms as fast as possible before the crazy vibes set in... https://t.co/E7bm7wFRDu

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 8, 2021

new phone...

new phone
the prickly
pilgrimage of
re-learning
processes#tanka pic.twitter.com/ovnRuzJbBX

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 7, 2021

new Vic cases slightly down...

We thank everyone who got vaccinated and tested yesterday.

Our thoughts are with those in hospital, and the families of people who have lost their lives.

More data soon: https://t.co/OCCFTAtS1P#COVID19Vic #COVID19VicData pic.twitter.com/dDq8xa4rpX

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) November 6, 2021

New Vic cases down 95 on yesterday's data... 

tune in to country...

Learn from country and those who tune in to country...
It's the only way to work harmoniously with Nature beyond the popular politics and national economics...
(Just learnt that telemetry involves irrigation and meteorological parameters)... https://t.co/xhxO6aVC9O

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 6, 2021

More details on the wonder of Mt Riddock Station
Episode 106. Steve Cadzow - Doing things different at Mt. Riddock https://t.co/tC2912G9ig

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 6, 2021

the universe has spoken...

The universe persists in showing me that this is the right path...Now I have a clearer idea of when my new retirement life begins...My rental is for sale, my .6 teaching load is locked in for Term 1, my son + daughter will meet me Easter 2022 in Temora...
Now the minor details... https://t.co/rZgkqGNwKc

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) November 6, 2021