Author Archives: jbwye

Living Each Day and Enjoying It

Posted on September 2, 2014 by jbwye

The most fascinating people have crossed my path since I started blogging less than a year ago. One of them has faithfully dogged my FaceBook footsteps from the beginning, and I am delighted to introduce George Polley, who has discovered one … Continue reading →

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Like a Giant Turtle I Crawl Crabwise

Posted on August 29, 2014 by jbwye

Gnarabup.  Is it really a fortnight since I last walked? I have been to a couple of bird hides in Busselton and Bunbury in the meantime, though. It is 9km from Gnarabup down to Redgate. The weather has turned cool … Continue reading →

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You Need to Learn How to Give Speeches…

Posted on August 26, 2014 by jbwye

Great minds think alike (No … we’re not fools)! – Or rather, I’m a greater fool than Miriam Drori, as it’s taken me more months to get around to joining an amazing Institution. It’s great fun, and you learn sooo much. Let Miriam … Continue reading →

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No Room to Dodge the Kangaroos

Posted on August 22, 2014 by jbwye

No pictures this week. The scenery is so vast, so dramatic, it is difficult to capture in a photograph. I prefer to walk, letting my thoughts come and go at will, as I commune with nature. February 2002 Wilyabrup.  This time … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Feel Like a Writer..

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jbwye

You soon will, Lisa! Lisa Dyer is another find on the fast-growing list of successful Crooked Cat authors, and after reading this story of her journey to publication, I can’t wait to get my hands on her book, which was published last December. … Continue reading →

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Crooked Cat at Edinburgh Bookfest 2014

Posted on August 18, 2014 by jbwye

Originally posted on Crooked Cats' Cradle:
Are you in Edinburgh? Are you planning to visit the Edinburgh Book Festival? If you’re not, you should! The Cat is there! 🙂 In the bookstore at the Bookfest, you will find three shelves with a…

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I Still Manage to Swallow Two Flies

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jbwye

It is New Year 2002, and I am enjoying the solitary freedom of my coastal walks. The family are planning a visit to Ellensbrook House, a WA Pioneers’ Museum, so I get them to drop me off at the north point of Cowaramup … Continue reading →

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Around and About on Ailsa’s Birthday

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jbwye

This is a great birthday present from Jane. I always like coming to visit on her blog and as tomorrow is my birthday she has let me run mad with my imagination. The Birthday Fairy is going to grant me … Continue reading →

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Back-pack On The Ground Please, Ma’am

Posted on August 8, 2014 by jbwye

Colin and I travel on different flights from Sydney to Perth because for some reason Quantas refused to change our tickets – all the more annoying as there is a vacant seat beside me. When checking in, the Xray “tings” my back-pack. … Continue reading →

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Children of All Ages Will Enjoy Maretha’s Books

Posted on August 5, 2014 by jbwye

An exciting new author is visiting me today. Maretha Botha has recently moved from Africa to the UK and I can relate so much to the great upheaval she has experienced. Maretha – I just loved your children’s book “Flame and … Continue reading →

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