Tag Archives: Christmas
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In Thurgoona
Leave a commentDecember 26, 2018 by lucieromarin
Thurgoona means ‘darting bird’ and if, rather than drawling it, you exclaim it suddenly – something like ‘TH’GUNA! – it …
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A Dowry for the Wonderworker
Leave a commentDecember 6, 2018 by lucieromarin
If I ever attempt the making of a Catholic set of Oracle cards (!?), the deck will certainly feature St …
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My Percussive Advent Note of Humility
2December 22, 2013 by lucieromarin
Only four days ago I was thinking faintly contemptuous thoughts about percussionists, wondering if they counted as real musicians. I …
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Nearly-Christmas Notes
2December 17, 2013 by lucieromarin
It’s boiling hot outside. About half an hour ago I stepped outdoors for two seconds, and I’m still warm. In …
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The Art of Gift-Giving
Leave a commentNovember 30, 2013 by lucieromarin
A friend visited me some weeks ago, to show me her newborn. “Here’s your present!” I exclaimed, and she grinned, …
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Roadkill Rhapsody 