It’s National Volunteer Week and this year is the first time in over 18 years that I have not been involved with volunteering or organising something for volunteers. Last year doesn’t count because I was in Spain. You know me, I can't just sit on my hands, so when I saw the appeal go out … Continue reading Volunteering Makes Me Happy
Author: Michelle Hanton OAM
Yes! I’m still alive and kicking!
Thanks to my followers for being in touch and asking me how I'm going. I find it hard to believe that it's been a couple of months since my last post here! I forget that not everyone has Facebook to keep up with the news as I post it. I'm here in Darwin still, but … Continue reading Yes! I’m still alive and kicking!
Wednesday Prompt Smash: Note to yourself at 15
I don't think I could have done this challenge! How would everyone else have handled this?
Sailing off into the Sunset…
It’s a glorious Sunday morning here in Darwin. I’ve had a bright and early start to the day. An hour of gardening while it was still nice and cool; the ground was easy to dig after the rain last night. Next task, cleaning the pool filter, two load of washing on the line and all … Continue reading Sailing off into the Sunset…
There’s always a silver lining :)
This time last Sunday I was in Ecija, having breakfast with Anne and Miguel plus the gorgeous Hugo who is growing up so fast! My quick trip to Spain last week came out of the blue. Although it was a very short trip, there is always an upside to everything. For me, these were the … Continue reading There’s always a silver lining 🙂
Quick Personal Update
I owe many of you phone calls and emails, but it's been a really hectic few weeks. I've finally got a few moments to sit down so thought using the blog would be a great way of reaching everyone at once with a quick personal update. Dad (aged 87) was diagnosed with Alzheimers in November, … Continue reading Quick Personal Update
Christmas – a global marketing feast!
If there is one holiday in the world that has a sweeping impact on everybody, it has to be Christmas. What unifying theme inherent to Christmas makes it one of, if not THE most awaited time of the year? This seems to be true regardless of race, social background, creed, or religion. Is it the … Continue reading Christmas – a global marketing feast!
My Epiphany
It’s been a little while since I’ve done a personal update on my blog, so here goes… Where am I now? I'm in Darwin, Australia. It's my home base, my house is here and so are my kids, Wayne and Sasha (albeit they are adults. Well, most of the time!) and of course our dogs, … Continue reading My Epiphany
Thanksgiving is Thanks to a Woman!
Are you thinking: gee Michelle’s a bit behind the ball on this one – Thanksgiving has been and gone! Indeed the date has passed; and I hope all my American friends and connections received my good wishes post on Dragon Sisters Facebook page? In Australia and in many other cultures, we don’t have Thanksgiving Day … Continue reading Thanksgiving is Thanks to a Woman!
An Interview with a Top Influencer
A/N My interviewee this week is recognised as one of the Top 25 European Office 365 Influencers. Only two women made this list. She is also one of the 4 women recognised in the Global Top 25 Office 365 Influencers. As if that's not enough, she's also been awarded the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional … Continue reading An Interview with a Top Influencer
Michelle Hanton OAM 