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Readers' Delight

Posted on April 25, 2015October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Thanks so much to those readers who have taken time to write to me to tell me of the delight they have taken in my latest book, Fraying: Mum, memory loss, the medical maze and me. One of those responses, from a trauma nurse who, it turns out, grew up in an orphanage was so touching. Reading about her life, I began to see Fraying through new eyes. We have all walked such different paths, and stories are such a great way to understand the path others tread. Image: Maguk, Kakadu National Park, Australia (Gotta get yourself there!) Image and text copyright: Michele Gierck

Anticipation

Posted on February 7, 2015October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Waiting for your new book to be released (launched) is like having a ticket overseas and waiting for the journey to happen. So much anticipation. Will you rocket down the road ahead, reaching some fabulous pinnacle? Or ... Well, let's see what happens when Fraying: Mum, memory loss, the medical maze and me is launched later this month. (So far there's lots of interest!) You can catch Richard Fidler's Radio National interview with Michele, (that's me) on 25 February at: http://www.abc.net.au/local/sites/conversations/ The 55-minute interview will be podcast and can be listened to online any time after the interview. For more information about Michele's new book check out her website: http://michelegierck.com.au/fraying/ Image and text copyright Michele Gierck Photo: Road to Aoraki/MtCook, New Zealand

Pause, Ponder, Power Down

Posted on January 5, 2015October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Holidays, especially in naturally beautiful places, can be a wonderful time to pause ... and ponder. They can become a vital time to power down, and then, eventually, recharge. Image: view of the mountains from Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand Image and text copyright Michele Gierck

Seeking Some Peace

Posted on October 29, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Just finished a magazine article on The Human Face of War. Afterwards, I sought some peace in the garden. And what a delight to see this bee -- head first, diving in. Just the way life needs to be lived! Text and image copyright Michele Gierck Michele's other blog: what inspires her www.michelemuses.wordpress.com

Collaboration

Posted on September 23, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Writing may be a solitary experience, but bringing a book to life depends on a team of collaborators. And fortunately, the publisher of my next non-fiction book has an exceptional team. And not just with books, but with life in general, a good crew of collaborators, or friends, make all the difference in life. Text and image copyright Michele Gierck Michele's other blog: www.michelemuses.wordpress.com

Time to Celebrate

Posted on July 31, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

It's certainly time to celebrate now that the contract for my next non-fiction book has been signed with an excellent Australian publisher. More details soon. For now, it's on with the editing. Image: Honeyeater at Bird Billabong, near Mary River, on the way to Kakadu National Park, The Northern Territory, Australia Michele's website: www.michelegierck.com.au What inspires Michele? Check out her other blog to find out - www.michelemuses.wordpress.com Text and image copyright Michele Gierck

Advance Health Directives or Advance Care Plans

Posted on May 31, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Life is a series of cycles. And having your wishes respected when at your most vulnerable is important, particularly come the end of your life. Here's the link to an article I recently wrote about Advance Care Plans or Advance Health Directives. http://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=41460#.U4mjbPmSyBI Making an Advance Care Plan, or Advance Health Directive, is not only a good idea for the person who makes it, but it's important for family members or friends (or whoever you appoint as your Medical Power of Attorney or Substitute Decision Maker) who may be called on to make critical decisions should you be in a state that renders you unable to express your own wishes. If you are thrust into the roll of carer, it's a good idea to make sure the person you are caring for, if over 18 years of age, has an Advance Care Plan or Advance Health Directive, as they are known in Australia, in place. To find out what inspires Michele check out her other blog: www.michelemuses.wordpress.com Text and image: copyright Michele Gierck Photo: Eucalyptus Silver Princess just prior to sunset

Stepping into the World of Another - Writing Personal Profiles

Posted on April 10, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

One of the most rewarding aspects of writing personal profiles, at least for me, is the opportunity it provides to step into the world of another. Then to really listen, not just to what is said, but to get a sense of the person's essence, and to commit that to the page. My most recent profile was hip-hop artist and Burundian refugee, Fablice from The Flybz. War, loss and years as a refugee have not dented his spirit or his hope for the future. What an inspiration. So too his song, Child Soldier, with the iconic singer/songwriter Paul Kelly. To find out what else inspires Michele visit: www.michelemuses.wordpress.com

Taking Time

Posted on March 3, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

The creative life is all about taking time. Time out, time for ideas and thoughts, time to be inspired. And sometimes that inspiration can be had by a simple stroll around the garden, a ramble along a sandy beach, or a meander by a small stream. Text and photo copyright Michele Gierck To find out what else inspires Michele, and her creative projects, check out her other blog: www.michelemuses.wordpress.com

A Piece of Paradise

Posted on January 15, 2014October 29, 2023 by Michele Gierck

Paradise for me is naturally spectacular, ringed by coral reef teeming with hundreds of fish species, with mountains at its southern tip. It's Lord Howe Island. What an inspiring place. In fact, I was so impressed that I've just penned a travel piece about it. Not sure when it will appear in Australian newspapers. Photo: Lord Howe Island from Malabar Hill Text and image copyright Michele Gierck