Annie's Blog

There have been some important things happening in my home town this weekend. Besides having an extreme heat wave, the world leaders are meeting at the G20 summit in Brisbane. Currently I reside at the beach, a little way away, so have been checking out the proceedings on the abc news and online. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-16/near-record-highs-forecast-for-final-day-of-g20-leaders-summit/5894822 Was very impressed with President Obama's speech at UQ yesterday. The University of Queensland holds a place dear in my heart. My husband, and I met and studied there and our three children went there. I was the only one to emerge with a regular degree, the others all took varying number of years to do a Master's or PhD's. It makes one hopeful for a better world to see the leaders come together in one place.  Despite some misgivings on my part before the latest elections, it seems to me that our Prime Minister seems to be coping fairly well as host to the event.  Ot...

There are trees along creeks, and walking paths... There are trees that shade us as we learn to walk and play, and shade the buildings in which we work... Trees to look at from inside... trees along foreshores of rivers and beaches trees planted a long time ago that glow gold at sunset... and have pretty things growing at their feet... trees , and moon that reflect in the lake...can you see the moon too? I could go on and on. You get the picture!! ;-) Thanks Donna, from Cottage Days and Journeys for once again hosting this Personal Photo Challenge. One day I may even get to read all the wonderful tips you give us, and be able to use a good camera properly!! If you would like to see others participating in this humble monthly event, please go to Donna's other blog, A Personal Photo Challenge . ,

a very late wordless wednesday