Heard a strange scratching sound outside...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 21, 2021
This is what I found on an archway near my front door... pic.twitter.com/W4HYK0OrHd
Saturday 21 August 2021
possum by night...
Melbourne protest...
#Melbourneprotest After seeing a number of videos of the Melbourne protest, it seems so many were there just for the 'thrill', the adrenalin rush of being in a protest...In fact, going by the signs, the protest involved various arguments...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 21, 2021
#Melbourneprotest These insane times are really bringing out insane people...But also bringing out the very kindest people too...The Sikhs are in a class of their own, as is Melbourne's Father Bob...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 21, 2021
Afghani students...
Just found out another side to the unfolding Afghanistan crisis. A friend, teaching in a Melbourne outer-east school, has c. 60 Afghani students. One parent comes out with younger children+then sponsors the others. Her students are frightened, broken+remote learning challenges...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 21, 2021
My friend said teachers have been allocated selected Afghani students to call every day...checking on their welfare...My friend is in charge of this arrangement, so the teachers involved report back to her...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 21, 2021
stranded fairy princess...
The little girl in white looks so much like a stranded fairy princess...Such a heart-breaking image...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 21, 2021
hunting for new masks...
I just now ordered masks from Alperstein Designs
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 21, 2021
They use offcut fabrics featuring stunning Aboriginal artworks. Royalties from all masks sold directly benefit the artists and their communities, too.
My order arrived today. Absolutely delighted with the masks. They are well-made, breathable, colourful+best of all, a fantastic fit. No more sliding down the nose and fogging up of glasses. Love the little artist story included in the package. Well done Alperstein Designs.👏👏👏
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 26, 2021
my son was Vergil?...
An intriguing thread...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 21, 2021
My son was about 5...Constantly he told me that his real name was Vergil (or Virgil)...not exactly a common name these days...He said he owned a big house in beautiful countryside...The only Vergil I know was a Roman poet (The Aeneid) in Augustus' era... https://t.co/J269MVTDzH
sparkling waters...but I'm staying home...
PASSING THOUGHT: It's a beautiful sunny day in Melbourne today...+ the waters of Port Phillip Bay are not far away...I see them from my verandah...But it's the weekend...I'm not venturing out...Too many will be drawn to sparkling waters...I cannot take the risk of contact...sigh
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 21, 2021
I have only slipped away into the next room...
This touched me deeply after my little musical longing last night...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 20, 2021
'I have only slipped away into the next room...' https://t.co/AfLs9XtmJY
navigating a tight rope...
Finally, this morning, I found a tiny character attempting to navigate a tight rope...a fine webby one...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 20, 2021
However, not too far away...I saw a spider...waiting...
(Sorry...no good photos of the spider...It was even smaller than this character in the photo...) pic.twitter.com/eOXWjMrhzq
morning street shadows...
Love morning street shadows...esp when there is no traffic in sight...So refreshing...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 20, 2021
This is a view of my street...
The duck, mentioned earlier, found this an ideal 'speedboat' runway... pic.twitter.com/q2lfSGcXpo
green flowers...
Another grand find of the morning...a green flower...a shrub of green flowers...No idea what they are called, but they are a unique addition to my Dromana Hills garden spectrum of colours... pic.twitter.com/OIO9770meF
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 20, 2021
flowers smiling for the sunshine...
More early morning Dromana Hills flowers ready to smile for the sunshine... pic.twitter.com/Kto6pNoKUc
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 20, 2021
sit and watch the world...
Amazing what you see if only you take time out+ sit+watch the world around you...outside...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 20, 2021
I was sitting on my front steps, + a duck flew low, past my driveway+along the street at speed-boat speed...
(Too unexpected+fast for a photo)...
That's one joyous event...more please...
'well-being wine' weekend...
Began my 'well-being wine' weekend with a little early morning walk around my Dromana Hills garden...
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 20, 2021
I found some earthly sunshine... pic.twitter.com/2YTrULNKw7
choices...
you never know
— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 20, 2021
how brave you are
till being brave
is the only
choice you have #tanka https://t.co/Hy97c5EPj9
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