respect for Ukrainians...

🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia here...So admire the courage and resilience of Ukrainians...Been following you all closely in this Twitter world...
Decided, on the weekend, to post any of my photos featuring blue and yellow...
Just a small token of my respect and support...

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 28, 2022

⚡️Google Maps disables Google Maps’ live traffic overlay and Live Busyness, a feature that displays how popular a location may be at a given time.

Google reportedly made the change in an effort to help keep Ukrainians safe.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) February 28, 2022

Visual silence can emit a sound...a strong sound... https://t.co/jpT85Q6Pfh

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 28, 2022

Solidarity.

Buildings around the world are lit up with the colours of the Ukrainian flag to show solidarity following the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Cinquantenaire Park in Brussels
The Colisseum in Rome
Flinders Street Station in Melbourne
Foreign Affairs Ministry in Skopje pic.twitter.com/41PPFQhBf0

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 25, 2022

Falkirk Scotland pic.twitter.com/LwfK1EOl6m

— Susan We must #VoteBlue2022 (@IamOma3) February 28, 2022

Does it have to be buildings? The American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are lit in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, following the Russian invasion in Ukraine, as seen from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada February 27, 2022. REUTER pic.twitter.com/mKiGnDFrs9

— Alison Rhodes is not a bot. 🌊 (@AlisonR61423986) February 28, 2022

South Australia stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/KekkAOBROl

— Peter Malinauskas (@PMalinauskasMP) February 25, 2022

It’s the least we can do. pic.twitter.com/qxWdlSqgiH

— Chris Minns (@ChrisMinnsMP) February 26, 2022

banners on parade...

My timeline sorely needs a sound injection of beautiful sunny colour...
Sturts Desert Peas always seem to me to be Nature's banners on parade... https://t.co/ulqwVh658a

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 28, 2022

'I love you' notes...

PASSING THOUGHT: Think I flicked a switch just now...
Suddenly long to see a little note:
'I love you'...
Miss those notes...

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 28, 2022

handpan with no hands...

The handpan with no hands...
The Queensland floods play their own unique song... https://t.co/J4ruz4pHZk

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 28, 2022

afternoon nap horror...

afternoon nap
horror
endless gallery
of war-scarred lands
framed in floods

🇺🇦 #tanka

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 28, 2022

lost in Ukraine...

inspiration
drifting
lost
in Ukraine
I am not here

🇺🇦 #tanka

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 28, 2022

facing retirement beyond mere survival...

Welcome news...as I am facing retirement very very soon...
No financial stash/investment and still on the rent merry-go-round.
I've wondered if I can survive in retirement, hence I've kept working...
Now I'm tired...Need to stop...
I need a few miracles 🙏...

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

love knots...

in recent days
my poetry's tied
in silent knots
love knots
for Ukraine

🇺🇦#tanka

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

guardian angel...

Guardian angels take many forms...
Some are invisible...but you can sense their presence...
Some are very visible... https://t.co/9VhKTNBdkA

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

Wordle 254...

Consistency must be an understatement...
My favourite 4 attempts... again...

Wordle 254 4/6

⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩
⬜🟩🟩⬜🟩
⬜🟩🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

some amazing people...

There are some amazing people out there... https://t.co/oRyOGPWllJ

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

And those amazing people are not hampered by age... https://t.co/j1RTgee7FA

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

flowers for peace...

Let the positive energy bloom for the Ukrainian people... https://t.co/SCk3yDvOXx

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

art of blue and yellow watering cans...

The art of massed watering cans at Cranbourne Botanical Gardens...
I feel symbolism again...The Ukrainians are frantically watering their own future... pic.twitter.com/l8NNWA5fOH

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

tile in blue and yellow...

One of many tiles (created by the community) on a small public garden wall at Moorabbin, Melbourne...
Blues and yellows featured strongly... pic.twitter.com/EZVZ1n0C3K

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

still standing in blue and implied yellow...

Feeling a little battered but still standing...
A blue boatshed + implied yellow = sun shining... pic.twitter.com/XdgcYy7y6n

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

and another boatshed in blue and yellow...

Proud blue and yellow boatshed at Safety Beach... pic.twitter.com/OD1feT81iP

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

sign - implied blue and yellow...

Channeling the Ukrainian people again...
(Again, an implied blue and yellow post)
This sign appeared in Collins Street, Melbourne, 2014...
I have forgotten why...
But I like how it can connect with many scenarios... pic.twitter.com/730osRIu0r

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

Thanks so much...I knew that I should have known...

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 27, 2022

cap in blue and yellow...

So strange the items that people leave behind at the beach...
It's not all about beach towels and shoes...
A blue and yellow cap alone on a post at Safety Beach... pic.twitter.com/DswXGhoh8X

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

beach umbrella in blue and yellow...

Beach umbrella days at Dromana beach...
Blues and yellows are often favoured... pic.twitter.com/XcKsCtIVia

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

another boatshed in blue and yellow...

Love the simple, but eye-catching fantasy of this art on a boatshed at Safety Beach...
Yes...The blue and yellow (pale) are there... pic.twitter.com/4ChDEd1ENX

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

shoes - implied blue and yellow...

No...Not a blue nor a yellow in sight...
BUT I love to photograph shoes at the beach...on the sands or benches...
They seem so symbolic...waiting and hoping patiently to be walked again...
(Perhaps thoughts of Ukraine in my selection)
This pair was at Safety Beach... pic.twitter.com/Y5DlJ3xpCB

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

mini sailors in blue and yellow...

More blue and yellow...

Mini sailors at Mornington... pic.twitter.com/Kvk5fUoYZQ

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

windsurfer in blue and yellow...

Still seem to be seeking blue and yellow features in my photos...
Ukraine on my mind...
This photo is a windsurfer enjoying life at Mornington... pic.twitter.com/k7m6r6FrRl

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

protective shield for Ukraine...

🇺🇦 PASSING THOUGHT: I woke this morning, and all I could think of was the plight of the Ukrainian people.
I'm joining the world-wide gathering of minds fervently willing a protective shield around Ukraine...
And closely following @olex_scherba for regular updates... pic.twitter.com/Khc6NXhMVW

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

Less shooting in the last hour in Kyiv. But reports of Putin’s heavy bombers heading to Kyiv from Crimea. Sirens wailing. All go to the shelters. #StandWithUkraine #RussiaGoHome

— olexander scherba🇺🇦 (@olex_scherba) February 26, 2022

Wordle 253...

I could have (possibly, maybe) made this in 3 attempts...But, in the 3rd attempt, forgot to include one letter I scored on the 2nd attempt...
So...Here I am...4 attempts again...

Wordle 253 4/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟨🟩
⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

Ukraine national flower...

🇺🇦I was just going to close my Twitter+this popped up on my Twitter feed...
Astonishing...
I just had to re-tweet it...
(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours...
But this REALLY is my last one tonight...)#IStandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine https://t.co/3stubEDIRs

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

young girl in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦 Young girl at the Enchanted Adventure Garden, Arthurs Seat in 2014...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as all my posts have been today...
But this is my last one for tonight...)#IStandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine pic.twitter.com/23h98V4RlK

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

all through the night blue and yellow...

'This night will be difficult, very difficult. But the morning will come.' - Zelenskyy
🙏a blue+yellow morning's risen🇺🇦...
Responses to Olexander's post are simply amazing.
People have stayed up through the night in the northern hemisphere (US+UK) in solidarity with Ukrainians https://t.co/rcHD22aEGX

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

it s now midnight in Ottawa Canada. we are still up, here. we spent the last couple of nights being with you. you guys are brave

— Melanie Fillion (she/her/elle) (@Mamamia1823) February 26, 2022

I've been watching the live coverage here in America all night. Praying so hard Kyiv held.

— Stacey 🌻 #IStandWithUkraine 🌻 (@1Bobbysangels) February 26, 2022

Its 6.50 am here in Nigeria. Spent the entire night praying and checking up for updates. Our prayers and wishes are with you. Peace must reign again.

— Zinna (@PrincessZina11) February 26, 2022

Reaching out from Australia 🇦🇺
May the angels keep wrapping protective wings around you all and the Universe keep showering blessings upon you.
Your strength of spirit is inspiring the world, drawing us all together as one.
Legendary heroes🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

blue and yellow on the camera...

🇺🇦An amazing gesture...so public...so spontaneous...
(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + not directly featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as are all my other posts today... but they are there...embedded)#SupportUkraine https://t.co/6d9y2OQVrE

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

Andrey Rublev paired with Ukrainian Denys Molchanov to win a doubles title in Marseille just last week.

— Adam Best (@AdamRobertBest) February 25, 2022

yarn bombing at Red Hill in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦 Yarn bombing at Red Hill in 2013...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as are all my posts today)#SupportUkraine pic.twitter.com/T6PxkMsF1n

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

school mosaic in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦 Mosaic in the grounds of Red Hill Consolidated School, Red Hill...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as are all my posts today)#SupportUkraine pic.twitter.com/yGbZzCGhoN

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

blue and yellow at the beach...

🇺🇦 Blue and yellow features at Dromana beach...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as are all my posts today)#SupportUkraine pic.twitter.com/uEc824pa6R

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

garden display in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦 Garden display at the Enchanted Adventure Garden in 2014...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as are all my posts today)#SupportUkraine pic.twitter.com/WGDudAD94D

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

street display in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦Cute display in the main street at the 2015 Mornington Festival in Mornington...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as are all my posts today)#SupportUkraine pic.twitter.com/QOD4Pem2kK

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

note in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦This is a weird one...
I used to run a History Mysteries Club at school some years ago. But time proved beyond challenging...
Here is the last note to me from students...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as are all my posts today) pic.twitter.com/eiOmrpYv1H

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

YES! My non-pen-name slipped in...I wonder if anyone notices... 

children of the blue and yellow land...

🇺🇦The feature of blue and yellow in this image may be small, but it is o so significant...
This scene should move mountains + unveil rainbows of hope...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the Ukraine flag colours - as are all my posts today)#supportUkraine https://t.co/K5iSCDii67 pic.twitter.com/X5GAiZEgnl

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 26, 2022

Emily Dickinson + blue and yellow...

🇺🇦Emily Dickinson has some thoughts...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the colours of the Ukraine flag)#SupportUkraine pic.twitter.com/gJJnlILkCa

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

bird art in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦 Keep looking up...
Let the universe smile on you...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the colours of the Ukraine flag)#supportUkraine https://t.co/i1QeYuYAhS

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

blue and yellow garden art...

🇺🇦 Arty feature in the garden at the Enchanted Adventure Garden, Arthurs Seat - 2011.

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the colours of the Ukraine flag)#supportUkraine pic.twitter.com/PxVDb5HJMP

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

sun rays and palms in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦 A boatshed at Safety Beach overlooking Port Phillip Bay...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the colours of the Ukraine flag)#supportUkraine pic.twitter.com/G6gZSGxWSo

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

young boy in blue and yellow...

🇺🇦A young character watching the world pass by at Safety Beach...

(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the colours of the Ukraine flag)#supportUkraine pic.twitter.com/pjQeSmxcrY

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

blue and yellow Dromana boatshed...

🇺🇦 Here is a Dromana boatshed overlooking Port Phillip Bay...
(Another Twitter post supporting Ukraine + featuring the colours of Ukraine flag) pic.twitter.com/BZT4V1jffP

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

my blue and yellow Twitter day begins...

🇺🇦To demonstrate my support of Ukraine, I have decided my Twitter posts today will feature the blue and yellow colours of the Ukraine flag 🇺🇦...
This photo is from the 2011 Westernport Festival community parade at Hastings... pic.twitter.com/k14MRMAhnD

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

a great man among men...

This man is a man among men...
Deepest respect for an incredible human being...
May the angels protect him and may he give his people strength...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

Amazing that this man was an actor and comedian. But, in 20219, stepped up to the challenging role of Ukraine's President. 

I can't help but think how people joked about Ukraine electing a former comedian - and yet here he is proving that he is a brave and passionate leader. No matter what happens he is doing right by his country. Oh hell, I'm crying again ...

— Marquita Herald (@marquitaherald) February 25, 2022

He is just the perfect example of courage, honor and integrity that the people of Ukraine, and the world, needs right at this moment in time.

— aabraham (@aabraha00422511) February 25, 2022

Wordle 252...

So love getting a 4 attempts results...
Can you tell?
Grrrr...

Wordle 252 4/6

⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩⬜🟨
🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

great speech from a brave, humble leader...

Rarely do political speeches bring me to tears...
But this one achieved it...
An amazing leader reaching out to the hearts and souls of humanity with beautiful dignity... https://t.co/JpLGyroCAm

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

Wordle 251...

Grrrr....
Yes...It's back to 4 attempts...
And that was final desperation...

Wordle 251 4/6

⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 24, 2022

Awwwww...Not really...Mine is usually a very slimly better result, if at all...There is a large dose of sheer luck involved esp when the final letter required could be 1/5 possibilities...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

Still can't face doing this one. You are very brave...😀

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 25, 2022

relief in tangled times...

PASSING THOUGHT: These are tangled times. Instead of feeling hopeless+helpless, I decided more fervently than ever to try to help someone each day. Today I organised a step-by-step visual guide for new teachers navigating our school SEQTA platform.
Everyone (+me) feels better...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 24, 2022

cannibals?...

I could not reply straight away...Just took a mouthful of porridge when I read this...Finished breakfast first then came back...Still feel quite ill...That is simply gross...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 23, 2022

Wordle 250...

Back to improvement day...Thank goodness...

Wordle 250 3/6

⬜🟨🟩⬜🟩
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 23, 2022

like a giant, grand butterfly...

My first thought...like a giant, grand butterfly...
Stunning wing-spread of colours... https://t.co/TEMX1nA5mJ

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 23, 2022

sudden heat...

PASSING THOUGHT: Melted into my car this afternoon at the end of the school day. My car gauge adamantly declared 42°C.
Thankfully, by the time I was home on my Mornington Peninsula, the temperature was/is a more bearable 29°C.
Sudden heat and humidity deflate energy fast.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 23, 2022

Wordle 249...

Not so good today...
Back in the ditch with 5 attempts...

Wordle 249 5/6

⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩
⬜🟨🟩⬜🟩
⬜🟩🟩🟨🟩
🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 22, 2022

the magic of 2...

And right on cue, I have just 22% charge left in my phone...
Awesome...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 22, 2022

I shit you not, at precisely 2️⃣:2️⃣2️⃣PM today on 2️⃣2️⃣.2️⃣.2️⃣2️⃣ Melbourne’s temperature was 2️⃣2️⃣°C pic.twitter.com/r0mWcfvvxQ

— Janie ❥ (@CalamityJanie) February 22, 2022

listing daily achievements...

Not sure if this will help, but I'm feeling more in control by listing my daily achievements...It seems to take care of my spiritual health too...Especially feel good if that achievement involves doing something I haven't wanted to do...
I get a lingering buzz + sigh of relief...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 22, 2022

inspiration and respect...

What an amazing family journey...
O wow...
Somehow, my own struggles to find my identity seem so very small...
HUGE respect...🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/bHKaF2ISnr

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 22, 2022

This article explains a little about that history. Heartbreaking and inspirational… I’m gonna need a minute, frankly. https://t.co/6cSR2hrfxB

— Spooky Bitch (@jen_2022) February 21, 2022

reality and illusion merge?...

Love it when the boundaries between reality and illusion blur or transpose...
Bonus when a story seems to rise too... https://t.co/r0rUUVg5XJ

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 22, 2022

dreaming of a quiet place...

I would give anything to stay awhile in a place like this - away from my stream of removal boxes...But the time will come, and I am sure I will enjoy it, even more, when all the technicalities of getting there are done...
Just a little longer to wait...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 22, 2022

a shredder morning...

PASSING THOUGHT: I have just spent a delightful morning shredding old documents dating back to 2006!!!!
I guess you could call me a hoarder...
Such a relief to throw the groaning, empty old file case in the bin...
There goes my past life and all its headaches...
I hope...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 22, 2022

Wordle 248...

Hooray!...
Lady Luck loves me today...
(Not a 4 attempt in sight)
Wordle 248 3/6

⬜🟨🟩⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟩🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 21, 2022

We were both on track today...It's a good day...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 21, 2022

the 3rd eye massage...

A 3rd eye massage is paradise... https://t.co/1pKs4415Vm

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 21, 2022

the joy of officially adopted teddies...

Adoption can have its joys...
Teddies officially adopted and loved alongside the adopted boy...
A priceless gesture by the WA Family Court... https://t.co/mrNYfgGxeW

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 21, 2022

late summer limbo...

late summer
limbo
waiting for
the colours
to fall#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 20, 2022

I'm well on the way...

PASSING THOUGHT:
I'm well on the way to a frugal life...
And yet I see happiness ahead...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 20, 2022

stripping back the glossy paint...

stripping back
the glossy paint
spills
what was once
a home #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 20, 2022

stripping back
the glossy paint
converts
a home into
a house#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 20, 2022

youth and scars...

Juggling shit this week, so need a holiday, counting days til I can get up into the hot sunshine into crocodile country..
Besides delivering steel today I have to find time to buy new shorts and getting all my botox and filler done this week.

— Jade Stone (@Schwarzwald09) February 20, 2022

My youth has long fled on the outside...Tragedies leave scars... But the scars are only on the surface... There's lots of youthful bite+grunt underneath...I'm preserving that... Packing multiple boxes for moving sustains that attitude...Wish my bank account looked more healthy...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 20, 2022

Love the balance... Preserving all that you are...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 20, 2022

Wordle 247...

Improvement! Yeah!
It's not a 4 attempts today!

Wordle 247 3/6

🟨🟨⬜⬜🟨
⬜🟨🟨⬜🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 20, 2022

"Writing feels like breathing'...

PASSING THOUGHT:
Hannah Kent:
“Writing feels like breathing.”
YES...
That is the reason I MUST write everyday...somehow...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 20, 2022

'The King and I' post box packing...

PASSING THOUGHT: Feeling a bit stuffed after packing 4 boxes this morning...
Came here, when the wonderful music from 'The King and I' began on 3MBS radio...
The romantic in me soared...
Dreaming away...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 20, 2022

I thought (hoped) coffee would help, but clearly 'The King and I' added some extra punch... 

let the games begin...

PASSING THOUGHT:
Enough Twitter frivolity...
The time has come (25minutes ago)...
Let the box packing games begin...
I can't wait...
For it all to end...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

spirit of nature...

to be happy
is to be
at home with
the spirit
of nature#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

when vines masquerade as trees...

A great impression of many tall trees. But being a small space, the vines don't invite the possible damage of trees there. Simply stunning.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

I give you
a boutique dance of
lights and shadows#haiku https://t.co/vH86sHwzbu

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

Wordle 246...

You guessed it... 4 attempts again...
I think I am stuck there...

Wordle 246 4/6

🟨⬜🟨⬜⬜
⬜⬜🟨🟩⬜
⬜🟩⬜🟩🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

Just for fun, I tried the Wordle archive...
And guess what...
Did I mention that I am stuck on 4 attempts?
Grrrrrr....

I just played Wordle Archive! (4/6)
https://t.co/d5zYme7K9V

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

I took just one glance at Quordle, swallowed hard and murmured 'pass'...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

Be brave...I'll just watch thanks...😉😉

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

the school of hard knocks...

the school
of hard knocks
should be
the school
of second chances #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

night lights...

wherever
I travel
may I keep
my night lights
close#tanka https://t.co/HzMAtPvstE

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

webby mantle of lingering dust...

webby mantle
of lingering dust
shields
the beauty
within #tanka https://t.co/g8eAGpNWCR

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

before I leave...

before I leave
I promise
I will visit you
you and me
the earth and sky#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 19, 2022

your birthday slipped by...

your birthday
slipped by
washed
a weighty load
of dark clothes#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 18, 2022

weekend attack strategies...

PASSING THOUGHT: The weekend world is open...Planning my attack strategies...
1. How many removal boxes packed per day? The kitchen needs a start or finish off other rooms?
2. Must contact super and Centrelink on Monday/Tuesday (cringe)
3. Which day needs some reading 'time out'?

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 18, 2022

Wordle 245...

My famous 4 attempts ride again...
I guess that is better than yesterday's 5...

Wordle 245 4/6

⬜⬜⬜🟨⬜
⬜🟨⬜⬜🟨
🟩⬜🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 18, 2022

light morning rain...

light morning rain
old man
seated hunched
on a street bench
without an umbrella#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 18, 2022

weekend washing grunge...

happiness is
the bliss of
blitzing
the weekend washing grunge
midweek#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 18, 2022

Wordle 244...

Worse than the usual 4 attempts but not 6...
Carry on Macduff...

Wordle 244 5/6

⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩
🟩⬜🟨⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 18, 2022

all I am...

happiness is
the art of
being all I am
gracefully
on some days#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 17, 2022

Wordle 243...

Not great...At least yesterday improved on 4 attempts...I'll hang on to it...
Tomorrow is another day...

Wordle 243 5/6

🟨⬜⬜⬜🟩
⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩
⬜⬜🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 17, 2022

tomorrow's dream...

happiness is
the art of
living
tomorrow's dream
today#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 16, 2022

Wordle 242...

I've beaten my 4! I've beaten my 4!
I've broken the daily curse...
At least for today...
Wordle 242 3/6

⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜
⬜🟩⬜⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 16, 2022

magical mystery of reality...

The magical mystery of reality arises...
So beautiful...
Still miss the wonder of Tasmania... https://t.co/kZGyfAV4Ht

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 14, 2022

today's agenda...

PASSING THOUGHT: Deal with a few 'don't-wanna-do's' today...
1. Must complete online Child Safe PD for school - 2+ hours -due tomorrow (ugh)...
2. Must pay bills including move deposit...
3. (Leaving till last = not so bad) Must complete reading 'T.H.U.G'= must return tomorrow...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 14, 2022

cool summer morning...

Just now risen to 17°C, but cooler earlier on my Mornington Peninsula...Weird how this temperature feels cold in summer...
Some cloud determined to blur the day too...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 14, 2022

Wordle 241...

Clearly, I am utterly hooked on 4 attempts...
I am so clever...hmmmmm

Wordle 241 4/6

🟩⬜🟩⬜⬜
🟩⬜🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 14, 2022

puddle currency...

If a strip of apparent blue plastic is indeed some fallen length of blue sky, I am happy...
Definitely need to invest a little more in 'puddle currency'... It sounds priceless... https://t.co/mkWRZ9LHRU

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 14, 2022

love...

This flower arrangement on what appears to be an old brick wall offers a very special magic...Just beautiful...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 14, 2022

💞💞💞💞 https://t.co/jU9NRgqDCY

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 14, 2022

self-care day...

PASSING THOUGHT: Think I need some self-care today...32°C on my Mornington Peninsula forecast...Still aching from yesterday's packing 4 boxes+cleaning+lugging Salvos stuff to car...So, morning Salvos drop+'non-working' blood pressure monitor to doctor's drop then home to read...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 13, 2022

I weakened (inspired?) after the Salvos + doc visit this morning + packed another box. Poor doc had all his computers down but he managed to get my blood pressure monitor working...That was good...No more packing though. I feel the heat rising. Please stay cool and safe today.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 14, 2022

vaudeville comedy hour...

vaudeville
comedy hour
when leaders
perform as
bleeders #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 13, 2022

Wordle 240...

You guessed it...I took 4 attempts again...
Amazing that I am so consistent...
Admittedly, today's result was sheer gambling luck...

Wordle 240 4/6

⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 13, 2022

morning packing splurge...

PASSING THOUGHT: My morning packing splurge has achieved 3 boxes...That's successful?...
The more I do, the more I realise what I need to do...
For now, it's break time...
Packing is so much more than packing - cleaning+loading the car for Salvos+trying to think what's next🤔...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 13, 2022

packing dilemma...

PASSING THOUGHT: Why did I feel moved to collect so many 'must-have' ornament symbols of my life - from Camden NSW, Tasmania+Melbourne+Mornington Peninsula.
If I move, they need to be packed.
The challenge is, do I need them or are they another Salvos gift?
9:00am decisions...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

I too am a book addict...On this move, so so many have gone to Salvos or friends for their children...At least someone is finding further use for them I feel...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

Wordle 239...

A very slight improvement once again...
Back to my reliable 4 attempts...

Wordle 239 4/6

⬜⬜⬜🟨⬜
⬜🟨🟨⬜⬜
⬜🟩🟨⬜⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

class is alive but some live with it...

I'm a very poor inhabitant of the Mornington Peninsula. Yes. I have a view. But I'm a lowly renter in a very old + humble, small house. I am not alone. There are many of us scattered around here.
Soon, I won't be a peninsula renter but a countryside renter - probably even lower.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

I grew up in the working-class suburbs of Western Sydney. That's my original brand.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

interstate moving date sealed...

PASSING THOUGHT: My interstate moving date was, till now, generally April 2022...
But now there is a day - Tuesday 19th April...right after the Easter long weekend...
My future is sealed into a new world...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

SPUKES...

Feel a little sorry for 'embarrassed'? SPUKES - an accomplished ukelele group on the Mornington Peninsula. Throughout the year they play at various events e.g. the Rosebud Kite Festival, Buskfest, Christmas Parade+other community-based fundraising events. SM insults their skills.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

This comment is in response to SM's attempt to publicise his ukelele skills... 

my stark reality...

my stark reality
I'm on a bicycle
built for two
but I'm the only one
pedalling#tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

happy and guilty...

PASSING THOUGHT: Feeling happy+guilty...
Just found some school library books that I thought I returned c.2-3 years ago...Hmmmm...
Nothing like preparing for a move interstate to dig out secrets you didn't know you were hiding...
(Yes...They're near the front door waiting now)...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

strange flyovers...

PASSING THOUGHT: There's been quite a strange stream of small plane + helicopter flyovers this morning on the Mornington Peninsula...
Yes...There is a small airport nearby at Tyabb, but I've never experienced this 'traffic' except when Portsea Polo is scheduled each January...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

That is highly probable I feel...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 12, 2022

welcome weekend...

PASSING THOUGHT: Welcome weekend...
Now planning to squish in as many 'must-do's' on Saturday so that Sunday feels as if I can choose some creative and impulse freedoms...
It could work...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 11, 2022

Wordle 238...

A very slight improvement on yesterday...
Very slight...Sighhhhhhhh...

Wordle 238 5/6

⬜⬜🟨🟩⬜
⬜🟨⬜🟩⬜
🟨⬜⬜🟩🟨
🟨⬜⬜🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 11, 2022

political flood of grizzles and gripes...

PASSING THOUGHT: I'm almost bursting. So tempted to join the political flood of grizzles and gripes.
But instead, I'll carefully make a wish...
May this Australian government never deck the halls of history with pomp and ceremony...
May it simply dissolve and melt...
And soon...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 11, 2022

vacant lot...

vacant lot
political fences
seem irrelevant#haiku

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 11, 2022

Wordle 237...

WOW...Scraped that one...
An embarrassing 6 attempts...

Wordle 237 6/6*

⬜🟨⬜🟨⬜
🟨🟨⬜⬜⬜
🟨⬜⬜🟩⬜
⬜🟨⬜🟩🟩
⬜🟩🟨🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 10, 2022

late afternoon feathered visitors...

Late afternoon visitors to my Dromana Hills verandah... pic.twitter.com/OFIC08rKmV

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 10, 2022

I think this is my best side... pic.twitter.com/6c4FzUVNg7

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 10, 2022

the fields are alive...

the fields are alive
with the pulse
of summer music#haiku

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 10, 2022

political anxiety...

PASSING THOUGHT: My poor poetic spirit has unwillingly succumbed to political saturation...
Political anxiety seems to be a rising force these days...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 9, 2022

Wordle 236...

Back to my reliable 4 attempts...
But it was great to get it in 2 yesterday...sighhhhhhh

Wordle 236 4/6*

⬜🟨🟨⬜⬜
🟩⬜🟨🟨⬜
🟩🟩⬜🟨🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 9, 2022

Wordle 235...

Maybe some time out from Wordle paid off...
Great improvement...

Wordle 235 2/6*

🟩⬜⬜🟨⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 8, 2022

I was caught once before...not long ago with an American spelling...I tried it this time just in case...It was meant to be a gamble...It worked...Thought the American spelling may be slipped in with the recent transfer to 'The New York Times'...
All up, a lucky gamble + guess...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 9, 2022

a day of mixed blessings...

PASSING THOUGHT: It's been a day of mixed blessings...
1. Multiple bills from AGL=computer error...But I had to ring them to find out...
2. Packed 3 boxes for moving...+much sorting for Salvos...Thought I'd get more packed...
3. Blood pressure monitor not working🤔return to GP...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 8, 2022

self-imposed deadline...

PASSING THOUGHT: Counting down the last precious minutes before 9:00am - my self-imposed deadline for Twitter wanderings+facing up to the 'must do's for the day...
e.g. Contact AGL -Why have you sent me 3 bills each for gas+electricity (over 3 days)+each one is different?
🤔🤔...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 7, 2022

burning giants in the WA Karri forests...

So sad that these magnificent, tall trees will soon be a memory, a legend from yesteryear... https://t.co/AVgaePCOo9

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 7, 2022

I am the kangaroo today...

This image sums up my day today...
In the foreground, how I felt about the many 'must do's' that dominated my day...
In the background, where I wished to be... https://t.co/R19wUOSJ0g

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 7, 2022

catastrophic bushfire in Western Australia...

I just cannot believe this catastrophe is given a low airing on eastern states' news...
Even by reliable SBS - tonight - this news is aired halfway through the nightly bulletin...
Only NSW joined efforts today it seems? https://t.co/OKon0kIU7Q

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 7, 2022

voluntary lockdown...

I've never been a social butterfly, but now I'm more a hermit than ever.
Some friends continue socialising, so I've not met up with them.
Just teach part-time+supermarket shopping (for the past 2 years).
I read+write.
Walks will increase post-tourist season on my peninsula.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 7, 2022

magic of old legends...

The magic of old legends never fails to thrill the soul... https://t.co/5SF52ghWnp

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 5, 2022

Wordle 232...

The famous 4 yet again...
At least I am consistent...

Wordle 232 4/6*

⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜
⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨
🟩🟨🟩⬜🟨
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 5, 2022

on the fence in a row...

A beautiful beginning to a Twitter world morning...
Quietly ready, waiting and able...
OR
Just bathing in the peace of morning...together... https://t.co/txH1y6v3Lp

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 5, 2022

ultimately, the bulge of the bank account does not matter...

At the end of the day, it's not about the bulge of your bank account that matters, but the legacy of inspiration you leave behind...
As I approach retirement, I know that my bank bulge is non-existent, but I dare to hope I have contributed positives to my past students' lives... https://t.co/azJXFfJTOE

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 5, 2022

the Tarot message...

O thank you...thank you...I need all the encouragement I can gather...Big changes in my life with retirement close + interstate move...Hopefully this major upheaval means I am 'on the right track' at last...Thank you again...🙏🙏🙏

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

Don't let small things drag you down, it's all a curve for the big picture.

— Jade Stone (@Schwarzwald09) February 4, 2022

blustery whirl of morning winds...

blustery
whirl of
morning winds
even scavenging blackbirds
are hiding #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

spiritual depth...

Love the spiritual depth behind the whimsy of Bettina Baldassari's work...https://t.co/daUfjowLSt pic.twitter.com/twKUeUvkis

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

immersed...

My inner me would love to be more than immersed in a book...but immersed in bookshelves of books...
(with some furballs for friendly comfort of course)... https://t.co/Fc4ct3DZtK

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

mess and magic...

Smiled when I saw this comment...
I feel I have a liberal mix of 'mess and magic'...
However, I feel I still must work more on attracting 'me to me' before even contemplating anyone else...
I have long neglected nurturing me... https://t.co/j7CJy4VzVl

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

mechanical thuds...

invasion
rhythmic
mechanical thuds
gate crash
morning bird song #tanka

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

Wordle 231...

My famous 4 attempts rides again...
I'll keep trying...

Wordle 231 4/6*

⬜⬜⬜🟨🟩
⬜🟩🟨⬜🟩
🟩🟩⬜🟨🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

a dog character...

Your portraits are always splendid...not just for the attention to minute detail, but the subject is always laden with so much special character...Just beautiful...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

Wordle 230...

Almost...but not soon enough...One day...

Wordle 230 4/6*

⬜🟨🟨⬜🟩
⬜⬜🟩🟩🟩
⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

a missed performance...thankfully...

PASSING THOUGHT: Feeling more than a bit creeped out and very very thankful. Our pseudo PM was in Mount Eliza today at Coco's hairdressing salon washing the hair of an apprentice. Mount Eliza is not far from my Dromana home. So so glad I was at school and missed the performance.

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 4, 2022

Wordle 229...

Once again, so close waaaaayyyyy back...Grrrrr...

Wordle 229 5/6*

🟨⬜🟩🟩⬜
⬜🟩🟩🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 3, 2022

a little well-placed humour never goes astray...

We Victorians are so fortunate to have a premier who attempts to connect with people...
And a little humour along the way, in the 'right' context, doesn't go far astray... https://t.co/ePnzxQal5q

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 2, 2022

my first RAT result...

PASSING THOUGHT: Keep looking at/checking my 1st RAT result...Yes...Just 1 red line @ the control level...A negative result...
Never have I embraced negatives so soundly as this one...
Hope my remaining Term 1, pre-retirement school days keep on producing negative results...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) February 1, 2022

Tuesday...new active Vic (deaths rising again) v. NSW (deaths a worry again) cases...

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/FddWRsDgKU

— VicGovDH (@VicGovDH) January 31, 2022

NSW COVID-19 update – Tuesday 1 February 2022

In the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm last night:

- 95.4% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 94% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine pic.twitter.com/oENkVCAdrt

— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) January 31, 2022

Twit

Wordle 227...+ 'The New York Times'...

It's a grand day...
Major improvement...
What amazing fortune...

Wordle 227 2/6*

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— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) January 31, 2022

An update on Wordle pic.twitter.com/TmHd0AIRLX

— Josh Wardle (@powerlanguish) January 31, 2022

roundaboutation...

Our Australian pseudo PM is definitely adept at this...Thanks to his remarkable marketing skills, he has invented special word salads that leave any attempt at relevance, logic and validity stranded high and dry in the wilds...
Love this word...

— Gemma Wiseman - on Bunurong land, Kulin Nation (@AuraGem) January 31, 2022