Four blogs covering four different topics:
Also a new section dedicated to my historic poetry. Peruse at your own leisure.
I am a forced writer. I have no other skills besides being a radiographer and seeing as I physically cannot do it anymore, this was my second choice.
I am a mother first, a widow second and a know-it-all about nothing and everything.
I love talking about movies, songs and books.
I have a varied background navigated through personal upbringings and exposures to different walks of life.
I eventually am going to have this site to launch the stories I wish to advocate.
As of March 2026, I have 3 in the works:
Equal Too
You can also follow this link to find all the songs used in the chapters for Loving Jase. Each song represents the emotions and the feel of the situations in each instance. Alternatively, I just think it's a great playlist.
The Whitlams are a defining part of my teen years and early twenties. I first fell in love with them when 'No Aphrodisiac' found commercial radio air time in late 1997. As I started falling in love with all things Paul McDermott, his morning radio duties caused a transferrence of my desires to Triple-J. It wasn't long until I raided my local sanity store, owning claim to not only Eternal Nightcap, but their self-titled album and Undeniably.
This chapter relies on the smooth ballad from the Gunners. I am not a huge fan of them, however, Jase was an avid follower. I knew all the bigger hits, especially their covers (Knockin' On Heaven's Door and Live and Let Die) but Jase owned shirts, knew every word and would often sing out of tune when they played in the car.
I have father issues. Anyone who has spent any time with me can attest to this fact. It was also one of the driving forces between Jase and me. Growing up in households, the eldest stepchild, our upbringings held significant similarities.
There is a romantic vibe when it comes to being a writer. The main culprit for this fantasy in my life is my adoration for the TV series, "Castle." The show revolves around a jaded writer looking for new inspiration and finding it in a police officer who tries to arrest him. It's all fun and laughter, sexual tension and awkward moments - that is until season four anyway. After that, it's just painful to watch, save for a couple of decent eps.
So, to break up the feels of writing Jase's story, today, I designed the cover for his book. Enjoy this quick vid at the process.
My body seems to think sleep is optional. I get it. Life has been complicated of late, it can get in the way of the joy. Reliving past events has been literal. I'm realising I don't mentally remember too many details about the darker days of Jase's story but muscle memory - that's a whole other realm.
“There is freedom within, there is freedom without
How can you not marvel at the beauty of space and feel nothing but awe and inspiration. This was the most recent picture taken by Juno of the surface of Jupiter. You can feel the magnificance through the lens, the almost palpable power of our Solar System's giant.
I love this painting, as I'm sure an incredible amount of people around the world do. You only have to see the replicas and the variations of people's own artwork to appreciate it's magnificance.
“It's funny how life turns out
I will be keeping a word count for the book which I have been mentally writing for fifteen years. Nearing the minimum word count of 80000 words has been a journey in itself. I will be cataloguing thoughts I have incorporated in my artistic journey.
My name is Sally, and this website is born from my own raw, lived experience of profound loss. After years of my husband battling illness, I'm now navigating the aftermath, comforting our two young daughters through the loss of their dad, all while managing my own ongoing battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME). This space is dedicated to sharing my journey, offering insights, and creating a community for others facing similar challenges. Here, you'll find an honest account of grief, resilience, and the daily quest for strength.