During recipe research for a small gathering I was amazed to learn that when Sand Crabs are first hatched from an egg – they have tails! Not only that, but as the crab gradually grows, in stages it sheds its old exoskeleton or shell, growing into a larger shell each time. After several dozen times… Continue reading When Sand Crabs Have Tails & Blue Crabs Are ‘Green’
Australian Brush-Tailed Possums – Poetry
The following are five poems about Australian possums, written in the style of Mother Goose. Little Possum in the Tree Little Possum in the tree, With eyes so bright, what do you see? You curl your tail and hide away, As nighttime turns to light of day. You sneak and scurry, swift and sly, With… Continue reading Australian Brush-Tailed Possums – Poetry
Review of Jean’s ‘Street Swag’
The following is a story by a former stockman who has slept in a traditional Australian swag at the Million Star Hotel for many years. “Since 2002, a great Australian outback fishing competition has been held at the Oma waterhole on the Barcoo River at the town of Isisford just South of Longreach in Western… Continue reading Review of Jean’s ‘Street Swag’