Hello! How was your week? Mine was cold and busy. The frigid weather has hit most of south-eastern Australia and that includes us. We had our first frost for the season last Thursday – later than the past two years. I’ve abandoned my garden this week because I prefer to stay cosy inside, though I […]
Newsletter: watch out sheep!
Hello! How was your week? There’s a sheep graziers’ warning out for a huge area of eastern Australia so we’re getting ready for a blast of cold air. For those of you who don’t know about this warning, it’s issued by our Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to warn of cold temperatures, showers and strong winds. […]
Newsletter: hopeful and optimistic
Hello, creative dabblers! I’m writing this to you, filled with hope and optimism after a change of federal government. Hope that all Australians can come together to make our country better, and optimism that kindness rather than divisiveness will prevail. That’s my yearning. It’s a short newsletter today. I’m drained after last night and my […]
Here’s how to read my newsletters
“This weekly newsletter is written by me, Erica Spinks, so I can share stories about books, gardens, quilts and other interests with you.“ These are words from the footer of my weekly newsletters and, hopefully, gives you an idea of what to expect. I write a newsletter each Sunday and, if you subscribe, it will […]