Edie
A love story with thanks to Anton Chekov and my great grandmother Edith. The door suddenly opened and my good friend Edie entered our large shared room located at the […]
Author Archives: Janet D Spink
The Mythical and Intelligent Raven
Fighting Crows Minh Waatha Waakarr a linocut by Christine Holroyd Throughout time ravens and crows have been given sacred and symbolic meaning, and inspired countless myths and legends. As foretellers […]
Spinal Tap
Awakening with a start, I became aware of the pain returning. Burning up my legs, unbearable and breath taking. Searching for the button I shot opiate through my veins. Numbness […]
The alien bull ant attack-a cautionary tale
On Fridays I care for my grandson Isaac who is nearly three years old. We were out in our rocky Eltham garden throwing stones into the pond running around, playing […]
Visit to the Grave
The freeway is vacant of cars. I am relieved and can think about meeting my younger sister, Vivien, at the grave. The last time we saw each other was when […]
Fragments of memory & thought 