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!
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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 🙂
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!
Being True to Yourself – Part 2 – Responsibility
Responsibility. The word is loaded with connotations. There are so many ways that we can view them, and there are so many different types of responsibility. Sometimes people look at responsibilities as a burden. I choose to take a different perspective. I look at responsibility as a gift. You might well be saying to yourself, … Continue reading Being True to Yourself – Part 2 – Responsibility
My European interlude is coming to a close
Whilst I have enjoyed every moment of being in Europe and have loved teaching, mentoring and coaching, it is time to return to Australia – at least for a while. I have cherished being in my little apartment and not having to worry about anything except myself and meeting a few deadlines. Well, OK, more … Continue reading My European interlude is coming to a close
An Update from Australia
I'm writing this one especially for my Spanish friends to give everyone a quick catch up on what I've been up to since leaving Ecija on the 27th June. Big shout out of thanks to Arnaud for the lift to Cordoba railway station. I had to dash off on that particular date because I was … Continue reading An Update from Australia
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
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
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
A Week in Yorkshire
My last blog post was from Malaga just before I headed to the UK. To Yorkshire to be precise, which is where my mother’s ancestral roots lie. I spent many a wonderful holiday in my youth with my grandparents in the picturesque village of Green Hammerton which lies midway between York and Harrogate. I also … Continue reading A Week in Yorkshire
Michelle Hanton OAM 