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I was standing behind a barbecue, the rising white smoke undoubtedly singing my eyebrows. I was wearing a hot pink T-shirt which Mitchell...
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From the Wild
Dec 2, 20228 min read
Excitement
I knew both Isobel and Don would be travelling with the siamangs. On the way to the airport, I started to think about New Year’s Eve,...
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From the Wild
Dec 1, 20228 min read
First
I stood within the terminal, watching the plane from Sydney touch down. I sucked in a sharp breath and my heart started to beat much...
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From the Wild
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Ready
The macaque troop is arriving tomorrow. I’m so glad that their exhibit is well and truly ready, both inside and out, moat full to the...
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Shadow
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Eve
“Summer’s finally here,” Timmy remarked as he entered the library, “and aren’t I thrilled?” “Yes, it is,” I confirmed with a grin. “Well,...
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From the Wild
Nov 29, 202212 min read
TBH
When I arrived at breakfast for the final time this morning, Robin was already in the dining room, sitting halfway along the side of one...
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From the Wild
Nov 28, 202210 min read
Chapter
CW: Sexual assault I panned through the assortment of pastries which we’d been granted for breakfast. Piling apple Danishes onto my...
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Shadow
Nov 27, 20226 min read
Yuletide
I pulled up outside Brigitta’s house in Harris Park, just a little anxious. Turning off the ignition and unfastening my seatbelt, I...
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From the Wild
Nov 27, 20228 min read
Ecosystem
I woke up a little early, snuggled and warm in bed. For a moment I thought about ringing Nanek, but it definitely would have been too...
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From the Wild
Nov 26, 20225 min read
Bridges
This morning I took another walk, this time alone, surveying the silhouette of Sydney skyline. I desperately craved the opportunity to...
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Shadow
Nov 25, 20227 min read
Sparks
CW: Sexual assault I woke up to the sound of an alarm, and as I rolled onto my side, it took a moment to register that the new day hadn’t...
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From the Wild
Nov 25, 202210 min read
Trust
I went for an early-morning jog around the zoo, although, without Gemma, I wasn’t going particularly quickly. All I wanted to do was take...
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From the Wild
Nov 24, 202223 min read
Miracles
I woke up before dawn and found myself with a smile on my face. Once I checked my phone, I got out of bed and got changed into black...
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From the Wild
Nov 23, 202213 min read
Planning
It didn’t surprise me that I woke up early. I donned my dressing gown, then slid the door open. Stepping out onto the balcony, I padded...
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From the Wild
Nov 22, 202216 min read
Conference
“Good morning.” “Morning,” Reuben replied, as we made our way through the airport, wheels of our suitcases rolling behind us. I titled my...
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Shadow
Nov 22, 20222 min read
Returning
The sun rose this morning with dazzling, golden rays, a promise of optimism and whatever the new day would bring. I was heading into...
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From the Wild
Nov 21, 20225 min read
Evermore
This morning for Tallulah’s birthday, she came and picked me up. “Happy birthday.” I rushed into her arms for a hug, then we parted,...
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Shadow
Nov 20, 20223 min read
Naranja
We returned to the retirement village this morning, almost going back to Abuela’s old flat through muscle memory. She didn’t have much...
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Shadow
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Katie
It was a stormy Saturday when Abuela was moving house, and therefore all hands were on deck. Even though it was Katie’s sixteenth...
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Shadow
Nov 17, 20225 min read
Surrender
Lizzie picked me up and we set off towards the beach, driving as fast as we could while still keeping with the P-plater limit. “You’re at...
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