We remember on Anzac Day Today is Anzac Day and as I bow my head in prayer for all who died I think of all those brave young men who gave their lives thinking about the good of the whole rather than … Read More
Marvellous Memoir Workshop in Toowoomba held on Saturday the 21st April. www.carmelrowley.com.au Kathy Hoopmann and Carmel What a super Saturday! Thirteen writer’s gathered at the Toowoomba Library all geared up to attend a workshop on ‘Writing a Memoir’ given by the highly … Read More
For Thursday Art Day we look at a selection of glorious drawings by Carle Vernet. I had not seen these subjects before but I immediately fell in love with the expression and detail of each individual horse. “A writer — and, I believe, generally … Read More
Learn something new this week… Ashquar Sihr and Carmel April 2012 (-the never ending quest learning about the Arabian breed) Every week I look forward to learning something new. It can be about history, nature, or the never ending quest … Read More
Contemplating Book Covers Carmel Rowley www.carmelrowley.com.au As a long time Arabian horse breeder I know the importance of an effective magazine advertisement. The goal is to grab the readers attention and to prevent him immediately turning the page. A type … Read More
Easter – the beauty of new life Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life. ~S.D. Gordon~ Like Christmas there are some customs that have grown up round Easter, such as the Easter Bunny, which have their origins … Read More
British Museum celebrates the Arabian and Thoroughbred horse. As a Diamond Jubilee celebration, from May through to September the British Museum will host a very special free exhibition. When I read about this marvelous exhibition on the artist Anthony Potrello’s … Read More
Sunday Quote of the Week Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all. – Emily Dickinson –
The aroma of memories I’ve been thinking a lot about memories lately. Yesterday when I was mowing the grass the mower ran over a small branch broken from one of our Peppercorn trees. Sally Thompson photograph Immediately the most astonishing … Read More
A little Brag today! I received my Australia Day 2012 Promotion Equitainment Brochure with some amazing Books, Movies and Computer Games AND there I am with Sarah on the front page! How thrilling to still be making constant sales with … Read More