"Come on Ooroo," Candy seemed to say. "You can do it, I know you can. Watch—" and she demonstrated her version of navigation. Easy for her, these two steps at the end of our long, wooden verandah. By …
Old McLarsen
Episode 9: A Little Honey called Candy
For those who have difficulty with my 'Strine accent?!? - the transcript - A Little Honey called Candy "What a honey of a dog." I smile too, as I picture that golden puppy as I first saw her, in a …
Episode 8: Bloody Hell… or Heaven?
"STOP! STOP… IN GOD'S NAME! YOU'RE KILLING HER!" the stranger shouted as he pushed his way through the crowd of shrieking children, jumping up and down in seeming panic and helplessness, almost hiding …
Episode 7: Roomanship
Our vestibule (or lobby) was the handiest room in the old farmhouse, with its numerous brass hooks to hang coats and hats, racks to store boots, even space for all those thongs (and …
Episode 6: Life is Mostly Froth and Bubble
Hear AND Read? OK - Life is Mostly Froth and Bubble It was another stifling day in the West Australian wheat belt, in a heat wave that hadn't seen an evening temperature below 90°F (32°C) for more …
