This and That

Well being home has brought with it mixed emotions. On the one hand I'm glad to be back in my own domain with an indoor dunny that flushes, computer and net connection when I want it, my own CD collection and more than two channels on the TV. On the other hand I now have no river to jump in when it gets too hot, not nearly as many stars to look up at of a night, a shitload of domestic duties I can't bribe a younger sister to do and all the shopping that a new school year entails.

I left Dad's place with him happy in the knowledge that at least now ALL of his daughters can chop wood (no that's not how I broke my toe). Little Boy (who is growing tired, and out of, that title) has lost several of the fears he had on previous visits, but now I have the fear of the "postie bike" which will await his future visits. I'm more than a little grateful to have such a beautiful place to retreat to every now and then. Just take another look at that sunset...