Nature is feeling a little contrary...

 

the boisterous gush

of cooling summer winds

Nature's oxymoron

We have just had a string of days with temperatures in the late 30's...

But today's 31°C by 11:15am is actually welcome because it comes with cooling breezes. A mix of weathers it seems, like a contrary dance...But I am not complaining...May even face getting some mowing done while there are patches of cloud cover...That's if I can tear myself away from writing and sketching...my favourite past times...

community spirit...

 

Community spirit is very much alive and well in Temora...

This sign is permanently displayed outside the Community Centre in Hoskins Street...

Plates of Plenty was launched in 2014 = free lunch at 12:30pm cooked by volunteers...

And on the steps, sheltered, outside the Community Centre's entrance doors is this trolley...

The bread rarely lasts long...

I see it as I walk down to the shopping centre in main street...full...

This is about all that is left when I return...

the Eighth Window...

Another magical Advent treasure from Anne Louise Avery.
'I have a small life'... but not so small when I count my many blessings...esp in recent months in my new world of country town Temora... https://t.co/EyZu3FOzvQ

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) December 8, 2023

life will break you...

Life will break you... but there is still a light that is yours to hold...
📸 Look at this post on Facebookhttps://t.co/MGrwMcaR0n

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) December 8, 2023

if I must die...

If I must die
let it be a never-ending tale
of hope https://t.co/pB5rc6MSeI

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) December 8, 2023

the enchantment of jacaranda blossom...

The enchantment of jacaranda blossom never fails to awaken a smiling spirit... https://t.co/ZErVNNuX9Q

— 🇺🇦🌻Gemma Wiseman-on Wiradjuri land (@AuraGem) December 8, 2023

Christmas in Hoskins Street, Temora's main street...

Loving the more subtle reminders of Christmas in the main street of Temora...

The tree may seem plain by day, but by night, the tree sparkles with magical, tiny lights...

But no worries, there are plenty of little shops offering your Christmas bling fix if you need it...

(Admittedly, some shop window bling melts into the Christmas package of parked cars beyond the window...Yet still it fascinates and charms)...