1st September is the start of Spring, but Wattle Day sounds nice too, that when the little yellow round puffs appear on the wattle trees in New South Wales. It depends on what part of Australia you live, Queensland the flowers come out in August already, and down in Victoria, it's closer to October. But offically it's the start of Spring, 1 September. I went hunting for a poem about wattles but could only come up with this one by Amy Mack.
"Spring is here! Spring is here!
And the skies are blue and clear.
Winter with it's cold is past.
And the summer's coming fast.
"Spring is here! Spring is here!
Flowers are opening everywhere,
New buds sprout upon the trees,
Butterflies float in the breeze.
"Spring is here! Spring is here!
Each bird calls unto his dear,
Little mate, I love you best,
Come with me and build a nest."
(Taken from Bushland Stories by Amy Eleanor Mack, written/published over 70 years ago. Amy Mack's stories were amongst the first to introduce children to the unique nature of the Australian Bush. With beautiful illustralions by Joyce Dennys)
A little chance to do some painting
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A friend posted a back to school photo of her and her mini me. It was a
perfect little snapshot of joy. I loved it so much, I just had to do a
quick mixed ...
7 months ago
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