The destination is where the photo is taken.
The story is in the journey.
Welcome to Stories Along the Way.
I’m glad you stopped by.
This is a place for stories gathered from trails, gardens, airports, kitchens, writing desks, and the ordinary moments in between. Some begin with a marathon, a hike, or a journey to another country. Others begin with something as simple as a conversation, a flower blooming, or a cup of tea.
I don’t write because I’ve figured life out. I write because paying attention has taught me that even ordinary moments often carry stories worth remembering.
So whether you’re here for a few minutes or decide to stay a little longer, I hope you’ll find something that makes you smile, pause, or see your own journey in a new light.
Latest Stories
I Planted a Bush Lemon Tree. I Got Butterflies.
Someone once gave me a bush lemon, and after tasting it, I was hooked.
What began as a search for that distinctive flavour eventually brought caterpillars—and then something I hadn’t expected—to my balcony.
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Amazing…
I was watching telly with my eyes closed and pushing out zzzzz in our living room. When I woke up in the middle of the night, I looked outside and saw this. Sometimes you don’t have to go anywhere to find something beautiful. You just have to wake up at the right time.
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Epic Waterfall Hopping
Four waterfalls, ten hours and 26 kilometres — not counting all the wrong turns. Somewhere between the mud, the laughter and getting lost, I was reminded why hiking with good people makes even the longest day feel worthwhile. 😊
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It’s your birthday
Another year older, and you just keep looking better, getting funnier and, most of all, I’m grateful that you’re healthy. Happy 83rd birthday, my darling!
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So We’re Even
Sometimes I wonder how you put up with me. Then I remember… oh, I put up with you too.So we’re even. Happy anniversary, my darling.
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I Only Said Yes to Ice Cream
I ordered mud cake and green tea to get me through my next job. Then somebody asked if I wanted ice cream. I said yes. That was apparently all the encouragement they needed. 😂
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Limping My Way to the Finish Line
I started the Melbourne Marathon feeling strong, then a toilet queue, a pulled groin and a failing knee turned the race into a very different kind of challenge. Somehow, I still limped my way to the finish. 😊
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