My recent weekend in Granada (1st weekend in May) was a poignant reminder of my Middle Eastern childhood. A lot of things here in Spain remind me of the days in the Middle East – gas stoves, flat roofs where washing gets hung out and kids play, cobbled streets, fresh fruit and vegetable stalls, sunflower … Continue reading Granada Part 1 – evoking memories of my childhood
Author: Michelle Hanton OAM
Wednesday Prompt Smash: Made up words
Something a little bit different today - courtesy of Sasha Hanton.If you like her work check out her blog.
TRUST your competitors and let THEM LEAD you……THIS is the new FUTURE!
A great article here from both the business and the English language learning perspective.
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As you may know I’m on a bit of a futurist band wagon right now because it has been like a bit of a light bulb moment for me. So I want to share it all. It can also be connected to your English learning too, but I will get to that later.
I am a businesswoman. I own a business. I am always looking for new ways to get customers. Right? That is the key to business, getting customers, but now I am realising how things have in some ways totally changed and in some ways haven’t changed a bit.
In the old days when a new business appeared in a particular market, the newbie business looked around and saw what the other competitors were doing and said “I can do much better than that!’ right? True, and so went about debunking all the competition…
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My Princess – 21 Today
On 26th May 1994, in the beautiful city of Darwin, amongst cool tropical breezes and gorgeous pink bougainvillea plants and frangipani scented air, a little precious bundle was born. At 3.20 in the afternoon a little girl came into the world. She was a very special girl, a princess! My Princess - a wonderful gift … Continue reading My Princess – 21 Today
SOME OF MY LATEST SCRIBBLES
I'm loving being able to spend more and more time writing. The Simple Team Meetings blog is one of the sites that I've made a number of contributions to recently. If you're interested, please pop on over and take look as there are some great tips, ideas and advice not just on the business side … Continue reading SOME OF MY LATEST SCRIBBLES
A PERSPECTIVE ON MOTHERHOOD – first published in Darwin Life Magazine May 2012
Mother, Mummy, Mum – simple words to describe what is surely the most precious, challenging and important role for women who choose to have children. Mothers come in so many different guises, but no matter which one you take - step mothers, birth mothers, adoptive mother - all are custodians of miracles, marvellous little individuals … Continue reading A PERSPECTIVE ON MOTHERHOOD – first published in Darwin Life Magazine May 2012
Setting a course for happiness
I've been a bit busy since my return from Granada and not had much time for personal blogging. However, I have been busy writing for my clients and just written this article on Happiness, as part of a self-care series, which appeared on the Simple Meetings website. You may like to check it out. The … Continue reading Setting a course for happiness
Granada – here I come!
I've dreamt of visiting Granada since I was a young girl reading novels set in the days of Muslim rulers, and then in the period of Isabella of Spain. My dream is finally coming true! Getting organised to make this trip has been no mean feat! Student timetables had to be rejiggled so I could … Continue reading Granada – here I come!
ANZAC DAY – 25th April
Today, 25th April 2015 is the centenary of the Gallipoli landing. Many of those I've met overseas have no idea what ANZAC Day is and indeed for many years, it wasn't something that was really taught in Australian schools either, but that's all changed now. The history is taught to school kids not just about … Continue reading ANZAC DAY – 25th April
Fiction – Inspired by my recent visit to the Alcazar
Something momentous is about to happen for why else would everyone be scuttling about, murmuring in urgent low whispers. Is it fear or excitement? When I was younger, I loved to run, to play hide and seek in the garden maze, dash between the orange trees as my nanny chased me, but as I’ve grown … Continue reading Fiction – Inspired by my recent visit to the Alcazar
Michelle Hanton OAM 