Diary of a Flood Survivor

I had fnished watching the opening ceremony replay of the Paris Olympics, gone out for dinner, then noticed I had a very sore and itchy throat. It was a sign of things to come.

The next morning, I woke to no voice at all. I was meant to be leading the children’s church, so had to call in a favour.

Steadily, throughout the week I got worse and found that sleeping became a distant memory.

Every time I lay down my chest wheezed and felt tight and I would go off into a coughing ft.

I won’t need to do an abs workout for a month with the exercise my muscles got.

The doctor told me I had early pneumonia and needed to drink lots of water, take antibiotics and Bisolvon, which thins out the mucous building on my lungs.

I was very thankful for the Olympics during this time.

In those early hours

The Writing is on the Wall

concertina books with examples of scripts, illuminated letters, and more,” Barbara said.

The two women love producing books using their unique interpretations of personal, historical, and inspirational events.

Judith will display a book she illustrated about the1954 Casino food.

“My uncle told me his memories of the food,” Judith said.

“I sketched them out on a big canvas with a watercolour background and wrote his eyewitness account in foundational script.”

The women will also display two large modern manuscript books titled ‘Heroes and Champions’ with pages of illustrated stories about Australian heroes including Professor Fiona Wood,

Reverend Dr John Flynn, and Phillip Nitschke.

The manuscript was a collaborative work with Barbara and Judith and various Australian calligraphers.

A bible decorated by international calligrapher Timothy Botts will also feature. The bible has various backgrounds and scripts to suit the contents of the bible.

Timothy said he captured the bible’s meaning in his illustrations.

“I made the words look like what they mean. It is a bible storybook.”

Cassino Gallery president Laszlo Biro said the calligraphy of the morning when the rest of the house was asleep, I was able to distract myself with medal wins from Ariane and Molly. cards beautifully scripted,” Judith said. exhibition is an example of the range of fne artwork, exhibitions, classes, and workshops that the gallery is presenting from art practitioners in our area. Judith and Barbara said the workshops are their way of sharing their love of calligraphy.

I wheezed my way on the lounge watching these remarkably ft and accomplished young athletes do their best for Australia. Thankfully, the medication is working and I got my frst full-time night’s sleep in a week last night. No changes on the new doors yet. We are still at quote stage but will keep you posted. Little steps.

“You make people feel special when you try. My idea is that everyone will take home a piece of art they will feel proud of.

Exhibition and Workshop details: The Gallery is located at 148 Barker Street, Casino in the old RTA building.

“People love seeing

Exhibition opening: Saturday 10th August - $10 entry, nibbles and drinks; Daily opening Thursday to Saturdays 10am to 3pm, gold coin donation.

Workshops: Beginners 9 to 10.30, 23rd and 24th August; $60 each day, includes a calligraphy kit.

Advanced: 9 to 10.30 30th and 31st August $60 each day, includes a calligraphy kit.