Thirty Egrets ~ Judith Wright McKinney

 Once as I travelled through a quiet evening,
I saw a pool, jet-black and mirror-still.
Beyond, the slender paperbarks stood crowding;
each on its own white image looked its fill,
and nothing moved but thirty egrets wading –
thirty egrets in a quiet evening.

Once in a lifetime, lovely past believing,
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We have a new treasure in The Burrow …. in the bedroom.

Look at this exquisite tapestry cushion, created by Jules Taylor, of Mercurious ( http://www.mercurious.com.au/ ) using antique textiles and each piece lovingly crafted …. our cushion is a miraculous match in tones and texture with this dear old chair […]

We had some very special wedding guests in The Burrow a few nights ago …. I couldn’t resist sharing some photos with you. Of course our guests were a delight, but just look at who they brought along with them …. their 1925 Buick in not-quite-original condition. And our Airedale […]

There are always pictures to be found … early this morning, with a forecast of over 40 degrees, I was out with the Airedales about 6.30. The light on the newly baled paddocks was breath taking. The smell of fresh hay on the breeze intoxicating. And a tiny sprig of […]