A beginning is full of hope for the journey.
The journey itself is laborious.
It is in the labour we learn and find meaning.

First layer down. Detail to add later. Background up next for this side.

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Representation of the comments section.
Backyard fresh bum nuts.

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Progress, like hope, is incremental.
Finally getting to work on this piece I mapped out in June or July.
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Waratah - the state flower of New South Wales
Spotted on my walk on Wednesday on Dharug and Gundugurra country.

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Black Mountain Tower (Telstra Tower) Canberra
Felt pens on A6

Every Year 6 kid in Sydney has visited here on their way to the Snowy Mountains. I did, last century. Probably photographic proof at mum and dad's in some photo album.

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Growth is uncertain
as is faith
tested as it is
by circumstance

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I made eggs for dinner. You hungry?
Felt pens on A6

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This nifty zine is from @sarahleawest.art and is a beautiful prayer for those who experience chronic pain or illness. It is quite moving to read and to sit with this prayer.
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The Flaneur
Felt pens on A6

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Tugboat On The River
Felt pens and markers on A6

Photo inspo @kris_erskine

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Be strong and courageous
Felt pen on A5

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Arum Lily

Fresh in stock at the flower shop this Saturday afternoon.
Fun fact: arums were part of my wife's wedding bouquet.

Brush pen on A6

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Today's ParkRun effort is brought to you by the existential question of "How many breaths will I have exhausted from my allocated amount by doing this physical activity in the hope of elongating my length of days on the earth (God willing)" and the letter "M".
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Peace Lily
New flowers in the shop today. There are a few more requests to take care of over the next week.

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This too, is hope fulfilled.

I love this time of year when they bloom in copious amounts.

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