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Count the cost – #22 Way to Live
by Eva Wynne
Manage your finances with a budget and goals. Learn about money. Think sticking to a budget is restrictive? Try running out of money and being broke. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post).
Scent of the spice of life – #21 Way to Live
by Eva Wynne
Before eating or drinking anything take a deep breath and inhale the aroma. You’ll be amazed what you notice. And everything that passes your lips is much more enjoyable. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). Scent if powerful. There’s something about the aroma of food cooking – be it the nutty scent of coffee … Read More Scent of the spice of life – #21 Way to Live
A nice pot of tea – #20 Way to Live
by Eva Wynne
Learn to brew a proper pot of tea – use the good service, with tea cups and matching saucers. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). Drinking tea has many rituals associated with it, from cementing business agreements to providing comfort. Tea is refreshing by nature and known for healthful properties. Take the … Read More A nice pot of tea – #20 Way to Live
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#19 Way to Live – Logic
by Eva Wynne
Unless you’re talking maths, logic tends to be highly subjective. Don’t be surprised if logical conclusions are different for each individual. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post).
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The honest-to-god truth — #18 Way to Live
by Eva Wynne
Honesty is no excuse for brutality. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). Something might be true, but you can always choose the way to deliver your message.
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The Sweetest of Sleeps – #17 Way to Live
by Eva Wynne
The sweetest of sleeps – an ode to the unintentional nap. When you’re so relaxed you feel smug; reclining with a book or magazine. And sudden drowsiness surprises you. Surrender. Slowly drift away into the sweetest of slumbers. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post).
#16 Way to Live – Know your boundaries.
by Eva Wynne
I have limits. That place where I draw-the-line. Tupperware, specifically The Tupperware Party. I’m not 100 per cent sure why I feel so strongly about this – it’s no fault of the product. On balance, I say yes to secure and durable food storage. I’m certainly pro stackable anything. And yet… This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read … Read More #16 Way to Live – Know your boundaries.
Cat Power Brings It to Brisbane
by Eva Wynne
Cat Power played Brisbane’s Tivoli Theatre last night. It was awesome. I’m never sure if music I fell in love with in the 90s converts to today but I can tell you this Cat Power translates – with amazingly fragile raw soulfulness. Having heard tales of her rather mercurial performances, I did spend the first 5 minutes reassuring myself all items of clothing were securely attached … Read More Cat Power Brings It to Brisbane
A whole year…
by Eva Wynne
in a whimsical six minutes as a beautifully put together clip of 1 second each day of 2012. Enjoy.
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#14 Way to live – on being heard
by Eva Wynne
Your car is not a cone-of-silence. You can (and will) be heard. Over-estimating the sound proofing of your car can be highly entertaining. For your passengers and the occasional pedestrian. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). The illusion of being in your very own private bubble is highly liberating. You can really … Read More #14 Way to live – on being heard
Brisbane – Festival City
by Eva Wynne
September in Brisbane is always interesting. I love it because it means Summer is on it’s way – and I am rather fond of a good summer. A pervasive spirit of excitement and anticipation starts to infect all human exchanges – people are outdoors more, socialising more, smiling more. And for the month of September there’s plenty to see and do because Brisbane. Becomes. … Read More Brisbane – Festival City
Resilience
by Eva Wynne
Cancer’s only one page in my life, and I will not allow this page to impact the rest of my life.” (Ananda Shankar Jayant) Truly inspirational TED clip where classical Indian dancer, Ananda Shankar Jayant, shares her experiences conquering cancer.
Fragments of Eva 