Claire’s Blog

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What a great word! It's an adjective, describing animals who emerge at twilight.It's also the title of a new exhibition at City Gallery which is...

Thanks to the Melbourne Museum website.And a grand name it is too for such a showy beauty.It's a Red-spotted Jezebel Wood White (aka Pieridae Delias...

Today, when I was running late to catch a train to Storytime at the State Library, a butterfly caught my eye. It was in the park near my house,...

I was lucky enough to be asked to be 'in conversation' with Alison Lester at today's Festival. I'd prepared lots of questions, more than I expected...

I'll be here. Starting on Thursday night I'm (gulp) joining those reading their work for the People's Choice event, then Saturday I'm 'in...

We've found a new park for picnicking in. It's so close to the city that you can walk there, but it seems that no one much knows about it. Well, not...

A is for Autumn colours everywhere now, even in my garden. This is a Maple tree, I'm not sure exactly which one, but it has very small three-point...

I had to collect my son from Riddells Creek today . It's colder in Riddells than it is in my part of Melbourne and the reds of the autumn trees are...

The very broad and full program for the Willy Lit Fest is now available. Go hereI'll be 'in conversation' with Alison Lester at 11 am on Saturday 30...

I wish I knew, but here's last night's attempt.

many things grow. Long grass, weeds, tall, tall trees, short trees and a few flowers.There's an old swing frame that predates our occupancy and is...

That's what I've become...and I'm loving it!This is a modern interpretation of a very traditional bag, the Papua New Guinean bilum. This one comes...