So we have a family rule for movies where we don't watch a movie until we've read the book. In theory anyway. In reality we've seen Around the World in Eighty Days, Freaky Friday, Jumanji, Never Ending Story, Princess Bride, The House With A Clock in Its Walls and The... Read more →

barricade yourself contain, section, cordon this scale wires, impale. Posting as @indraniperera on Instagram, this is the second poem in my new series of haiku x photography; poems + photos series. If you want to join in the fun, tag me and use the hashtag #haikuinthreeparts. A haiku is a... Read more →

It’s baking season and time to fire up the oven! I’ve been baking these muffins for a few years now but when I went to find the recipe this morning, I realised I hadn’t posted it here. I haven’t baked these since last winter and I couldn't remember the quantities.... Read more →

The poetry retreat I attended on the weekend was just what I needed to restore and revive my flagging spirits. The year so far has been a challenging one for me personally. My health hasn't been great and there have been big transitions at home. These have all taken up... Read more →

I have just had the most incredible two day Poetry Retreat hosted by Small Giants and held at the White House (no, not that one) in St Kilda. The facilitator of the workshop was Pádraig Ó Tuama, the incredible host of the Poetry Unbound podcast. During the pandemic and Melbourne’s... Read more →

crisp edges softened by rain. stepped on by leather final resting place. Posting as @indraniperera on Instagram, this is the first poem in my new series of haiku x photography; poems + photos series. If you want to join in the fun, tag me and use the hashtag #haikuinthreeparts. If... Read more →

It's been a long, long time since I have made anything. I was beginning to wonder if I'd ever craft again. I really missed making things but I didn't have a reason to - there was nothing in particular that I really needed or wanted. And I have to admit,... Read more →