I’m discontinuing Flower Fortunes. It’s hayfever season AND I’m super-busy, so taking flower photos just isn’t happening. I’ll keep the blog up to date with my writing and publishing news, and some random posts, I expect. I’m still reviewing books, although, again, this is suffering from my lack of time. Those reviews are on my…

A Gerbera Week isn’t actually about daring colours and bold choices. Gerberas have a hidden message. Look closely at the photo and you’ll see the gerbera flower’s thick stem rising up from the ground. It’s strong and enables the flower to flaunt itself in the garden. However, if you pick the flower to enjoy it…

A Wattle Week brings you into contact with a couple of allergens. These might be people or situations. Whatever they are, they trigger a negative response. Be prepared. There are things you can do to control an allergy. Assess the situation and your response. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. At a minimum, you…

Bright colour and sharp stabs. It must be a Bougainvillea Week! Being yourself, you bring truth and energy to life, but there are some unpleasant stabs along the way from people who’d rather that everyone just grumped along like them. Well, pooh to them! There’s energy waiting to be used this week. Don’t let go…

Not a flower in sight this Coastal Living Week. Instead, it’s time to appreciate the cyclical edginess of life. There’s something about the sea. Perhaps it’s the relentlessness and power, the sense of endurance. It encourages philosophy and acceptance. As for beaches, they have to be the ultimate in edginess. Sky meets ocean meets land.…