old man and a dog...

I seem to be seeking sensitive, 'sadly-positive' moments tonight...
Somehow, they are reassuring me that humanity still has a heart and a soul and a will to just keep going...
The image speaks on many levels...
Beautiful... https://t.co/O9ikazxLWc

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 1, 2021

an antidote from other wires...

Thank you 🙏...Whispering spring leaves + blossoms are a wonderful antidote to other news in Victoria...Felt the pain of the brilliant Victorian health team today...
But there is always 'other news'...
We just need to be aware... +cherish what gifts Nature just keeps on giving...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 1, 2021

dedicated to the Victorian health team...

*DEDICATED TO THE VICTORIAN HEALTH TEAM*
- Dan+Brett+Jeroen+Martin
on this first spring day
if I could give you gold
to make you smile
I would
but instead
know the thoughts
of your Victorians
are shining in support
by your side
- that's all the gold you need...

GO IN PEACE 🙏 pic.twitter.com/wVo4XQvjho

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 1, 2021

For the first time, at today's presser, the team seemed so tired, so defeated, but still struggled on...I just had to post something for them...(Cases slipped over 100)... 

Schools are currently closed till Term 4...a tough announcement to make + only playgrounds opened with children accompanied by masked parents at all times...Only regional Victoria has more easing of lockdown restrictions - except Shepparton...

@DanielAndrewsMP+Brett Sutton @VictorianCHO+ Jeroen Weimar+Martin Foley @MartinFoleyMP
We all felt your pain today at the presser...It's a mighty tough gig for you guys...You are simply doing wonders...over+above the call of duty... Tough announcement post late night meeting...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 1, 2021

Your thoughts reached me...I too am an ex Sydney-sider and have been living in Melbourne for just over 20 years...I too have felt the community spirit here, far greater than I have ever felt before...Perhaps it took a pandemic to make me grateful for being here...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) September 1, 2021

I know I speak for an enormous number of colleagues when I express my confidence & respect for the work being done by @VictorianCHO, & all his colleagues across Australia. Their burden of responsibility is terrible & heavy. The work is never easy, & the stakes high. #COVID19Vic

— Stephen Parnis (@SParnis) August 18, 2021

sunbursts on spring trees...

*sunbursts on spring trees...

when the wattles sing
the world seems warmer
and brighter #haiku

Happy Wattle Day...
Happy first day of Spring...

📷Photos taken at Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula pic.twitter.com/WonGbjigp2

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) August 31, 2021