On Thursday I bought a newspaper. No big deal to most but to me it was a very big deal! You see I haven’t had an English newspaper for over a month. They are not to be had in Ecija. In fact there only things I’ve seen here in English are the text books and … Continue reading A newspaper…..bliss!
Gratitude
Friends
One of my newer (and much younger) friends asked me recently how I managed to remain in contact with so many people for such a long time. He went on to explain that he’d always felt the needed to be in touch with people all the time in order to keep up a friendship and … Continue reading Friends
Vale Anna Wellings Booth OAM
Anna. My courageous, compassionate, humorous and all round simply amazing friend is with us no more. I received this news on Friday afternoon here in Ecija. The message pinged onto my phone as I was waiting for my class of students to arrive so I really didn’t have the opportunity to properly absorb the news. … Continue reading Vale Anna Wellings Booth OAM
A wonderful world……..thank you Abreast In A Boat
What a wonderful surprise it was last night to walk into Ca'de Ven (an amazing local wine bar) and hear a voice yell out "Michelle. Michelle Hanton"- I turned around and there was Cheryl Watson coming towards me along with Juanita Pegler. It is almost seven years since we last saw each other. We had … Continue reading A wonderful world……..thank you Abreast In A Boat
VOLUNTEERS ARE PRICELESS….thank you all!
It's National Volunteers Week here in Australia so I'd like to take a moment to give a public thank you & SHOUT OUT to all the fabulous volunteers around Australia. People volunteer because they have a passion and last night I was able to attend the NT Volunteer of the Year Awards with our 2 … Continue reading VOLUNTEERS ARE PRICELESS….thank you all!
Michelle Hanton OAM 