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Early years: City to country
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from city to country I came to the Wheatbelt in the mid-80s as a 19-year-old and never left. I always thought about leaving though, returning to the city, to my family; my daughters, sisters and brothers, and parents. I longed to go back to the colours and the lights of the city, the people,…
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Country girls and boarding school
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making decisions about high school I must admit that I didn’t consider where our girls would attend high school. In my heart, I knew they would never attend the local school. They hadn’t been booked in anywhere, and nor had a deposit been paid at birth for entry to the city’s elite, private schools.…
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The educational journey of a country woman
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How does a woman who moves to a farm in a little country town, end up with a doctorate? I share this story to encourage all women to consider further study. In the beginning In the ’80s, I attended two different universities. I was kicked out of the first one and I didn’t complete…
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Women, work, and financial independence
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If I fully resign after this period of long service, I will lose my financial freedom. I have worked hard to get to where I am, but more than anything, I fear not having a fortnightly pay. Am I doing a disservice to women, everywhere?
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How to exercise and read at the same time
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Reading brings me the greatest pleasure. Having never been an avid reader, I find life is pure joy when there is a book waiting for me to finish. Recently, and in the name of efficiency and time management, I have figured that I can read and exercise (or listen and exercise) at the same…