Welcome to Words from Willow Pond

Willow Pond is the home of Deb and husband, Ian, their three adult children, Jossy, Kimmy & Dylan, Joss' husband, Chris, two lippizzaners, Dutchy & Obie, an Old English Sheepdog called Mitzi, the cutest Cavoodle ever, called Oscar, two orphaned Ringtail Possums, named Tamigotchi and Saori, two brush tail orphans, named Penny and Sheldon and other resident ringtail and brush tail possums and many geckos and frogs. Otis our rainbow lorikeet, whom we looked after for over 11 years, finally flew the coop and is enjoying the freedom of the skies.

Deb and her family have lived at Willow Pond for the past fourteen years.

Deb & Ian can sometimes be found down by the willow tree on a hot afternoon sharing a cold beer after spending the day gardening and mowing lawns.

Deb & Ian planted a young Willow tree about ten years ago down near their pond in the back paddock, and it has grown into a very fine specimen. They have since planted four more Willow saplings, which are growing well. The Willows inspired Deb to name the property Willow Pond. It is their hope that native wildlife will find shelter and a haven here like the characters from the children's classic, Wind in the Willows.

Deb enjoys creating ideas and writing here at Willow Pond. She intends to dedicate this blog to the adventures at Willow Pond with her family.

If you have found us by accident, or intentionally, then - Welcome and thank you for dropping by. We hope you enjoy your visit.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Life's Distractions

I don't know about you, but sometimes when I'm coasting along really well and seem to have a routine down pat, something will come along and upset the apple cart, as my dear mum used to say.

For the first quarter or so of this year things just sailed along normally, however, in late May, I found out I needed to have some surgery. That went well and although it took a little while to get over, I felt perfectly fine. However, I had things to catch up on and getting back into the swing of my blogs just didn't seem to happen. I lost my zing. I did manage to think about it and feel rather guilty about it, but I didn't do anything about it.

Then recently, I experienced another health issue that set me back. I am currently recovering and trying to sort myself out, but I've decided that 2011 is not my year for good health...maybe next year will be better.

Anyway, so much of life has continued on and I feel sad and regretful because I haven't been diligent in recording it. So today, I guess I am going to make a stand and begin my journey back to blogging.

It feels good to put something into print. This blog is a great way to keep family and friends up to date on our comings and goings. It is great because readers get to choose if they wish to read on or skip over.

Anyway, my health, along with the busyness of life, is why I have been absent. I hope to dedicate more time to both blogs, Novel Tea 'n Pages, as well as Words from Willow Pond, in future.

Over the past few months I've been asked by a number of people who follow along with my blog, about how the possums are going? Keep an eye out for some updates in the near future.

Nice to touch base with you all again...
so till next time...
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2 comments:

  1. LizOctober 21, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Great to find you on Blogger, Debbie!!
    I find it quite therapeutic! Keep on blogging... now I am following you, I can catch up. :)

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  2. DebOctober 22, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Liz...great to 'meet' you...:o)

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