Tag: Sally Giles

By Sally Giles. Wynn Vale, South Australia I have a fence in my back yard which I have never liked the look of. And the view over the fence is not very interesting, just a few roofs and electrical wires. So I have tried over the years to plant things which would cover the fence… Continue reading The Simple Life →

By Sally Giles. Wynn Vale, SA Click the below arrow to hear Sally Giles read this essay. I have found, as I am retired, that the things which bring me the most pleasure and happiness are the simple, easy things. I love my small garden, I have gradually changed the plants that were struggling due… Continue reading Retirement →

By Sally Giles. Wynn Vale, SA As I looked at the triangle of fabric, I measured its angle and it was 45 degrees. All the angles which should be 45 degrees must be exactly 45 degrees or they will not sew together correctly. Small mistakes amplify as you go along sewing a quilt. I absolutely… Continue reading 45 →

By Sally Giles. Wynn Vale, SA My Grandma gave me a small watercolour painting framed with a wooden frame and glass. The painting is a tranquil river scene and on the back it says ‘a quiet spot near Loxton’. Grandma told me the woman who painted it met and fell in love with an Australian… Continue reading Grandma’s Gift →

By Sally Giles. Wynn Vale, SA When I was about forty years of age, I met a woman named Barbara. She was about twenty years older than me — so, was about sixty when we met. We remained friends for many years. I was a person who made the occasional friend. I didn’t make immediate… Continue reading Friends →