Category Archives: Helen Ross nee McKenzie

Pushing the RESET button

I actually like who I am though it has taken some time to get there.  However, with the onset of a new year I have decided it is time to embrace the REAL me. And not ‘hide’ anymore behind self-doubt … Continue reading

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Looking back on 2013

Since my foray into the blogging world in 2009, each year (except for last year) I have posted about my previous year’s achievements (as many bloggers do).  I think it is important to reflect and be grateful (regardless of your religious or … Continue reading

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Happy birthday to me

Yes, it’s my birthday today.  I think birthdays should be celebrated. (photo courtesy of Google images). So I have flung aside current marketing tasks to celebrate with a friend who is also celebrating her birthday today. Then my humorous husband … Continue reading

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Logan Art Gallery Store: meet the artists

If you live in Brisbane, Logan or SE Queensland and you love unique gifts and collectables, please visit Logan Art Gallery Store at their special event: meet the artists. THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2013 5.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. The Logan … Continue reading

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Sightseeing in Rome (Roma)

If you missed Friday’s post, please click here – it will give you an introduction to today’s post and pics. When I think of Rome, I tend to think immediately of the expression – ‘All roads lead to Rome’ and … Continue reading

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Jet lagged and out of whack

You may or may not have noticed my recent hiatus in blogging, though I did try to keep up some momentum by reblogging some posts that resonated with me. With that, some of you might have twigged that I was … Continue reading

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Will we make the train to Florence?

Out Italian holiday continued… I am normally very methodical and quite anal when it comes to checking up on travel tickets (a minimum of 20 checks normally starts to put my mind at ease – just). And for the record, … Continue reading

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Meet Rough Draft publishing

Last week I chatted with Nicky Johnston with the release of her lovely new children’s picture book, Actually I Can. Nicky’s story is very inspiring. So I thought it would be interesting to find out how Rough Draft, a small … Continue reading

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New Pre-launch Christmas In July Release

Psst! I know it isn’t Christmas yet, and most of us don’t really want to know. However, if you like to party, keep reading. It is currently winter time in Australia. And for many people who live in areas where … Continue reading

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Setting Off

Well, it is holiday time again. In Australia, it does get a little confusing as each State/Territory has slightly different school terms. Also Private schools and colleges tend to have different term dates to that of State schools. Regardless, many … Continue reading

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