What’s that saying about small things amuse small minds? I was doing a maternity leave locum for a couple of months and this is how I started most days 👁️👁️Oscar Wylee Eyewear
What do you call it when a bunch of dancing fools get together and watch a show full of old rockers doing a Jurassic Jam? All that while supporting an incredible cause.
Fun, mate! That’s what it’s called.
AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism
“It’s all or nothing”
They were building the #Olympic skateboard park at Place de la Concorde right there in front of us! Amongst all the beautiful París statues and other significant landmarks, in the centre of the city.
Little did we know Australia’s youngest #goldmedal recipient, skateboarder Arisa Trew would make history there a few weeks later!
Congratulations champ, your gold medal is “beautiful”.
Come on #brisbaneolympics2032 it’s all or nothing.
A full and happy weekend. ⭐️ A wonderful interview with illustrator; Lucia Masciullo in the bag for Megan O’Hara Sullivan’s “Big Little Small Talk” Podcast ⭐️ Charlie; the most charming and efficient 13 year old waiter I’ve ever met, ever! Cafe Valetta ⭐️Greenmount sunsets 🌅 ⭐️Pub crawl with friends O'Shanley's Irish Bar and Restaurant #countrypubseries. ⭐️Those Covid roses… still giving me joy.
I was asked to MC the Blush High Tea 🩷🩷🩷
If I’m honest - I was very nervous….I’m not an MC.
But a room full of encouraging/supportive women, all there because they’ve been diagnosed, know someone who has been diagnosed or are terrified of being diagnosed with breast cancer. Turns out, that’s about one in seven of us.
We had such a wonderful time. I was blinged out with jewels 💎 💎 got to tell my famous Covid joke* AND we got to listen to the most fabulous guest speaker.
Robyn Moore is not only every female voice on the long running radio serial “How Green Was My Cactus” 🌵🌵 🌵 she’s the voice of Blinky Bill 🐨🐨🐨
It was an honour and a privilege Blush!
*Times were weird during Covid. Remember before Covid we used to cough to cover for a fart…during Covid, we had to fart to cover for a cough. Boom tish!
Blush Cancer Care Inc
St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital
Lannah Dunn
Signy Janelle
Happy international women’s day. My best women….my sisters, my heart!
Today, I stand before you with mixed emotions as I announce my decision to step down from my local government elected position. It has been an incredible journey, one filled with both triumphs and challenges.
Serving the community has been a privilege, and I have cherished every moment of it. Witnessing the positive impact we can have on people's lives has been truly rewarding. For me, the community work has given me deep satisfaction.
In 2005, I was elected to the former Clifton Shire Council and so my love of local government began. I want to give a special shout out to my fellow councillors on this Clifton Shire Council, it was the time prior to amalgamation and those men and women were the embodiment of true community service, they were and remain to this day….salt of the earth people.
Ian Jones, Anne Glasheen, Bernie O’Donohoe and Gerard O’Leary thank you for teaching me about local government and instilling in me your love of it. Thank you too for all the fun and laughs we had after our meetings; all your tall tales, rum and waters and a half empty packets of bbq shapes. I saw the mettle of those people…..and I liked it very much.
I ran for the position of Councillor in the amalgamated Toowoomba Regional Council in 2008 and in 2012. Eventually in 2016, I was elected. I only mention this because I want to encourage any candidates who don’t get in the time, you need to be persistent and determined and work hard to pursue your dreams.
And so to now. I believe, in any organization, be it government or otherwise, the key to progress lies in embracing change, and fostering an environment that encourages innovation. We need a diverse Council, people of different ethnicities, backgrounds and ages. We don’t need a group that looks and feels the same.
We must continuously challenge ourselves to find new and better ways to serve our community, to adapt to the evolving needs of the people of our region, and to address the pressing issues of our time.
Le
It’s a funny old world; Dean found this video on an old tape the other night. It aired 12 June 2015.
With all this talk about a lack of candidates willing to put their hand up for Council, I thought I’d share my rather “wet behind the ears” view back then.
Funny thing is; some things change, some stay the same.
I’d encourage anyone who is thinking of running for local government to put their hand up and participate.
It’s rewarding, its frustrating sometimes, it’s challenging at other times but it’s always humbling to be put in a position to make decisions on behalf of the community.
What a way to start the new year…home….young people…..rainbows!
Optimistic 2024
