Category: Community
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A monkey called Punch and his ‘Mommy’
Is it normal to cry when you watch YouTube videos? Perhaps not, but the recent story of Punch the Monkey has got me a bit weepy. Thankfully, things seem to be taking a turn for the better for little Punch-kun (as he’s known in his hometown), which is great news……
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The healing power of tea (and a party invite)
A quick google search revealed there are MANY books on the healing power of tea. The tea itself has antioxidant benefits, can help with your digestion, and enhance your immune system. But as well as the physical services tea lends you, it also helps you emotionally. Many teas have a…
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“Walk for Peace”
Late last week a group of two dozen Buddhist monks completed their 109-day pilgrimage of 2,300 miles (about 3,700km) from one coast of America to the other, travelling from Texas to Washington D.C. The Walk For Peace “encourages non-harm, kindness, and mindful living” – and they note that their procession…
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The first kiss
Before you get too excited for gossip about my love life – today’s post is NOT about me – it’s about scientists who suggest that the first kiss took place 21 million years ago! As the article (here) writes: “…scientists studied kissing because it presents something of an evolutionary puzzle…
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The single song of the universe
I’ve always been a huge fan of rebus puzzles – those graphic word games where you have to figure out a phrase based on the way that the text and pictures are arranged. Examples include the word ‘close’ written twice next to the word ‘comfort’ written four times (2 close…
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Identity crisis
Today is “Australia Day” – a public holiday for everyone in my home country – and I am enthusiastic to proclaim my love of country, and profess how grateful I am to live somewhere so wonderful. It is not, however, a day without controversy. The 26th of January 1788 was…
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My purple-friendsgiving-teaparty invitation to YOU
Tomorrow will be the second anniversary of my blog – yep, I will be 2 YEARS OLD! Now, I know that is NOT very old in the blogging universe, but to me it seems like an unimaginable achievement – truly, I can barely believe I had the urge to set…
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2026 is going to be great
Welcome to 2026 wonderful people! A new year awaits us, and I have a big, bold prediction: it’s going to be great! I can say this confidently because, with all my heart, I will be manifesting glittery good vibes for all of us. 2025 was a tough year for the…
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Ba-bye 2025!
Today will be my last post for the year. I know there’s still 10+ days to go until 2025 passes the baton to 2026, but I’m busy, you’re busy, we’re all busy enjoying this fun time of year with our family and friends (just as it should be) whilst also…
The Mindful Migraine 