I am very grateful to Fremantle Shipping News for featuring my poem, ‘Ripples.’
Fremantle Shipping News, in association with Out Of The Asylum (writers’ group), have such a strong creative spirit, and it means a lot to be part of this.
You can check out the feature article here:
Last year, I visited the home of Lindt.
With its rich chocolate creations, and stunning architecture, it embodies true luxury in every smooth, indulgent detail. From its phenomenal flowing chocolate fountain to the glamorous gold lettering looming overhead, Lindt is Zurich’s sweet heritage coated in decadence.
By Sarah ©2026
Upon the roof, so tall and skinny,
Sat a rather smug old chimney.
Each morning with a mighty choke,
He’d clear his throat and blow out smoke.
“Behold!” he cried, in ashy flair,
“I make the clouds! I fill the air!”
The clouds, of course, rolled slowly by,
Ignoring him across the sky.
The chimney huffed, and puffed and wheezed,
And with himself was rather pleased.
But passing bird plain shook its head,
“It’s just hot air, when all is said…”
By Sarah ©2026
Bottles, oh bottles, oh bottles galore!
At home, or on shelves, or even in store.
Holding nice tonics and maybe a vice,
powders and potions, some herbs and spice.
Bottles, oh bottles, oh bottles … , I’m poor.
By Sarah ©2026
I found this wonderful sign at the “Shut the Gate” Cellar Door in Berridale, NSW on a recent girls’ weekend.
“Shut the Gate” Wines is a boutique Australian winery crafting small-batch, single-site wines that highlight regional character and quality. This relaxed cellar doors is situated at the gateway to the Snowy Mountains, as a nod to its Tumbarumba vineyard. We had a delightful time tasting wines and enjoying the eclectic, authentic vibe!
By Sarah ©2026
After the positive responses to my A-Z Challenges in 2023 and 2024, and a hiatus in 2025, I am excited to be completing the “trifecta.”
I started on the ground with Found on the Ground, which paved my way to In the Corner, that then drew my eyes upward to conclude this series with…
There are moments when everything feels over our heads; when thoughts, expectations, and emotions stack higher than we can reach, leaving us unsure of where to stand or what to hold onto. It’s in these spaces of overwhelm that we often feel the urge to make sense of things, to fill the gaps, to bring order to what feels too big to manage. To look up and find some answers!
This year’s A-Z isn’t just about meaning or appearances; it’s about exploring what exists within that feeling, what hides in the chaos, what lingers in the uncertainty, and what unexpected details emerge when we look up instead of looking away. Sometimes, being overwhelmed reveals things we wouldn’t have noticed otherwise.
Primarily, this will take shape through photography, capturing moments that reflect that sense of being “over my head.” Along the way, I may also include short pieces of writing, stories or poems that come from those same moments, when an image or feeling demands more than just a frame.
Because maybe being “over my head” isn’t only about being lost, it’s about learning how to navigate what feels bigger than us, and finding something meaningful within it.
As Stephen Hawking said, “Remember to look up at the stars”
Stay tuned for my first post, coming April 1… I look forward to hearing from you as I embark on this A-Z journey, and likewise, am excited to check out other participating blogs.
Theme:
A reflection on my childhood
Haiku:
Behind the charm
– a salty, livid woman.
Clever, ugly her.
By Sarah © 2026
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