From the Outback 5/17

May 6, 20101 min read

A Change of Season

Summer is definitely over. I had to turn on the heat lamp in the bathroom this morning and I wore full length pants AND socks to work...

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Paula

May 4, 20102 min read

Our Tenant

I’m not sure tenant is the right term because it doesn’t pay rent, but this rascal and his BIG brother has taken up residence in our back...

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Paula

Apr 20, 20102 min read

Another Reason Not to Exercise (or live in the Top End)

The northern portion of the Northern Territory is often referred to as the “Top End”. The region is on our list places to see, but for a...

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Paula

Apr 9, 20102 min read

Easter Time is Here

Easter in Australia is a major holiday but the Easter bunny isn’t a big deal. Easter is a four day weekend. EVERYTHING is closed for Good...

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What Australians think about the American politics

Paula

Apr 9, 20101 min read

What Australians think about the American politics

My American friends are often curious about the views Australians have about U.S. politics. Although opinions vary greatly on their own...

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Paula

Mar 24, 20101 min read

Figs, Figs, Figs

My love affair with figs continues. I found yet another way to enjoy the soft succulent delicious fresh figs in Maggie Beers’ Fig...

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Paula

Mar 24, 20101 min read

Random Stuff

Here’s a few random images and thoughts from my world: This sign was at my local hardware store last month. When monsoon winds follow 10...

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Paula

Mar 16, 20102 min read

Aussie Red Necks

I hate to admit that I’m posting cheesy email forwards, but I am for a good purpose. Plenty of people (many of which are friends and...

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Paula

Mar 9, 20102 min read

Rain in the Desert

A recent post mentioned that our little piece of the desert received less than 4 inches of rain in 2009 and that we’d had more than that...

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Paula

Mar 3, 20102 min read

Valentines Day with AC/DC???

This year for Christmas, Dave and I bought tickets to see a band we’d both always wanted to see instead of exchanging gifts. Those...

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Paula

Feb 24, 20102 min read

It pays to read the fine print

The choices of newspapers in Alice Springs is bit limited. The Advocate is a twice a week publication that is a must purchase item. It’s...

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Paula

Feb 10, 20101 min read

My Friend Carlos

Just had to share the write up below with you. It’s from the Woodstock Winery’s newsletter. I visited Woodstock last year and was excited...

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Paula

Feb 9, 20101 min read

Random Thoughts:

100 degrees never felt better than it does after a dose of -30 wind chill. You fly too much when a piece of Samsonite luggage last less...

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Americans having an Italian Christmas in Australia??

Paula

Jan 5, 20102 min read

Americans having an Italian Christmas in Australia??

People often ask how I like Christmas in the summer. I enjoy my life in Australia, but as someone who used to decorate her entire house...

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Paula

Dec 29, 20091 min read

Christmas Eve

The day started early on Christmas Eve. At 5:30 AM, Dave was building the fire and I was making coffee and getting the brisket ready...

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Paula

Dec 28, 20092 min read

An Aussie Christmas Carol

Australians are proud of their county and heritage. They also lean a bit more toward the pragmatic than the creative. This trend accounts...

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Paula

Dec 26, 20092 min read

Christmas Candy

Being my mother’s daughter, I just can’t let Christmas happen without chocolate. In the past several years I’ve focused on truffles....

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Paula

Dec 21, 20091 min read

Christmas Alice Style

Dave and I just returned from a stroll around the neighborhood for some exercise and to check out the Christmas lights. We ended up...

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Paula

Dec 3, 20093 min read

Giving Thanks in the Desert

The Australians don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. Since they weren’t pilgrims and there aren’t any Indians there’s just not much point in it...

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Paula

Nov 19, 20091 min read

Life in the Desert

Living in perpetual sunshine can damage your skin, fade your cloths and make it a wee bit warmer than you’d like to be some days, but it...

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