Marilyn C
@lyrebird1.bsky.social
Journo, writer, publicist for music festival. Formerly Mme Macaron at Dream Cuisine. Award winning writer of short stories, crime fiction and historical novel. Dog lover: kelpies & greyhounds. Pub of Swifty the Greyhound where is my Pie?All opinions my own
Wonderful to hear the Tallis Scholars at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday - I got there by ferry from a friends house in Balmain for a glorious concert
October 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Wonderful to hear the Tallis Scholars at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday - I got there by ferry from a friends house in Balmain for a glorious concert
I love my neighbours honey bees because they fertilise my fruit trees but today they decided to swarm and settle on my fence. My neighbour and her mum in law came and captured them all— they will find them a new home, queen and all .
September 30, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I love my neighbours honey bees because they fertilise my fruit trees but today they decided to swarm and settle on my fence. My neighbour and her mum in law came and captured them all— they will find them a new home, queen and all .
A little bit of home endeavour : marmalade made with Seville oranges which are becoming increasingly rare . The little jars for my Airbnb guests
August 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
A little bit of home endeavour : marmalade made with Seville oranges which are becoming increasingly rare . The little jars for my Airbnb guests
Motoring round Cognac in a 1926 Bentley owned by a friend-living the high life and hanging on tight : these machines are unbelievably loud!
June 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Motoring round Cognac in a 1926 Bentley owned by a friend-living the high life and hanging on tight : these machines are unbelievably loud!
When you live in a modern city like Canberra you do appreciate the grandeur of these old London buildings - The Courtauld Institute and the Victoria and Albert museum
May 17, 2025 at 7:18 AM
When you live in a modern city like Canberra you do appreciate the grandeur of these old London buildings - The Courtauld Institute and the Victoria and Albert museum
Those balmy English summer evenings - Bloomsbury’s Gordon Square on my first day back in UK after six years
May 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Those balmy English summer evenings - Bloomsbury’s Gordon Square on my first day back in UK after six years
The wicked look of a woman having fun : part of an exhibition of historical photos at the National library
April 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The wicked look of a woman having fun : part of an exhibition of historical photos at the National library
Happy Easter Saturday from Canberra
April 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Happy Easter Saturday from Canberra
Sturt desert pea in the red centre garden in the Australian Botanic Gardens this morning
March 16, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Sturt desert pea in the red centre garden in the Australian Botanic Gardens this morning
View from half way up Brown Mountain NSW - back to reality later today
March 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
View from half way up Brown Mountain NSW - back to reality later today
One of my favourite views from Brogo NSW - we used to own the house with this view, now owned by good friends. We are only caretakers of this land and it’s precious coming back
March 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
One of my favourite views from Brogo NSW - we used to own the house with this view, now owned by good friends. We are only caretakers of this land and it’s precious coming back
Having the best time at the Cobargo Folk Festival - away from the appalling display from Trump re Zelenskyy which almost derailed us over breakfast
March 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Having the best time at the Cobargo Folk Festival - away from the appalling display from Trump re Zelenskyy which almost derailed us over breakfast
The extremely eccentric Nimmitabel bakery elephant : in the middle of rural NSW. We always say hello when we are passing through …
March 1, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The extremely eccentric Nimmitabel bakery elephant : in the middle of rural NSW. We always say hello when we are passing through …
My historical novel The Resistance of Rose Valois on the long list as below- so is my friend @andrewrokey.bsky.social Okey’ s novel Jacopo’s contract. Let’s hope we are both shortlisted!!! Farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
My historical novel The Resistance of Rose Valois on the long list as below- so is my friend @andrewrokey.bsky.social Okey’ s novel Jacopo’s contract. Let’s hope we are both shortlisted!!! Farnhamliteraryfestival.co.uk
Just a few kilometres from Parliament house - Canberra’s mooing mowing machine
February 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Just a few kilometres from Parliament house - Canberra’s mooing mowing machine
Sunday breakfast at Canberra’s arboretum - away from the stresses of everyday….
February 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Sunday breakfast at Canberra’s arboretum - away from the stresses of everyday….
The potato and garlic farmers sign this morning at their stall at the local Farmer’s Market. So true
February 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The potato and garlic farmers sign this morning at their stall at the local Farmer’s Market. So true
No not the US. Australia this morning on my regular walk I met Richard and Joker. In the suburbs of Canberra!
February 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
No not the US. Australia this morning on my regular walk I met Richard and Joker. In the suburbs of Canberra!
Peaceful places today: Wallaga Lake, NSW
February 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Peaceful places today: Wallaga Lake, NSW
Calling Australians of a certain age -has anybody noticed the similarity between crooked real-estate agent and Mayor of Pearl Bay, Bob Jelly (John Howard), from the beloved TV romcom Seachange and Pres.Trump.Trump is just a blown up version of Jelly! #writing
February 6, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Calling Australians of a certain age -has anybody noticed the similarity between crooked real-estate agent and Mayor of Pearl Bay, Bob Jelly (John Howard), from the beloved TV romcom Seachange and Pres.Trump.Trump is just a blown up version of Jelly! #writing
This from eight years ago. Time to bring out the labels against Trump again!
February 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This from eight years ago. Time to bring out the labels against Trump again!
Ethel Carrick, subject of a big exhibition at the National Gallery, did not get the fame she deserved. She painted a lot of women - at the markets, volunteering in WW2, and even did a couple of pictures of Canberra, my hometown. Do go and see it if you can
January 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Ethel Carrick, subject of a big exhibition at the National Gallery, did not get the fame she deserved. She painted a lot of women - at the markets, volunteering in WW2, and even did a couple of pictures of Canberra, my hometown. Do go and see it if you can
Hi all: a plump of moorhens. Crap photo but I couldn’t resist the collective noun!
January 22, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Hi all: a plump of moorhens. Crap photo but I couldn’t resist the collective noun!
Peaceful morning walk minutes from where the 2003 Canberra bushfires were. Thinking of those poor people in LA. Courage!
January 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Peaceful morning walk minutes from where the 2003 Canberra bushfires were. Thinking of those poor people in LA. Courage!
Vegans and lactose free people note! I don’t normally advertise but at last someone is making non dairy vanilla ice-cream from something other than coconut or soy. It is really good! (Could do with more vanilla but hey…) Bliss!
January 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Vegans and lactose free people note! I don’t normally advertise but at last someone is making non dairy vanilla ice-cream from something other than coconut or soy. It is really good! (Could do with more vanilla but hey…) Bliss!