Music, gardening…

I’m a pianist, and I play in a Bob Marley tribute band. I like to garden and just be at home!

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  • Staining my Doc Martens

    I recently became the happy owner of a pair of Doc Martens “Pansy Fayre” edition which came into our Op Shop. Kelly and Sonya pointed them out to me: “They have Joanna written all over them”. Aww. Well, it’s true… Continue reading

    Staining my Doc Martens
  • My journey playing reggae keys

    I recently posted this photo in a global Facebook group for keyboard players in cover bands. Most of the comments were about how pretty the Arturia AstroLab is – that’s the top, light-coloured keyboard. Yes, it’s a gorgeous keyboard and… Continue reading

    My journey playing reggae keys
  • Against all odds

    Be inspired. Taken at my Op Shop. Continue reading

    Against all odds
  • Chilli 🌶️ harvest

    Gorgeous colour! It’s a rainy day in February. The bees are all over my Thai basil, which I finally gave up on and let go to seed. Don’t the bees look great! I don’t know anything about bees, but Australian… Continue reading

    Chilli 🌶️ harvest
  • Herbs in a small vase

    I don’t even know what this little glass vase is called. My friend Sonya gave it to me. “It’s an old-fashioned thing, for small flowers and herbs. Weave them into the grid in the lid,” she said. Quiet joys. Changed… Continue reading

    Herbs in a small vase
  • Kooralbyn morning

    Was going to open the gate and let Wookie out, but then I saw this. Blessed. Continue reading

    Kooralbyn morning
  • Playing at Stones Corner, Brisbane

    A fab shot from the stage at Stones Corner Festival a few weeks ago, (courtesy of Stones Corner Festival). That was a fantastic show! Great sound, great crowds. I’ve been so slack about writing. Hopefully will get back to it… Continue reading

    Playing at Stones Corner, Brisbane
  • Performance Diploma, gift to myself

    When I turned sixty, I fancied doing something to celebrate getting to this stage in my life! I considered working on a piano diploma, as a gift to myself, since music has been so important to me, especially in later… Continue reading

    Performance Diploma, gift to myself