Mary SayedNotes on the Australian White Ibis (from a biased bird nerd)When you think of Ibis, which words come to mind? ‘Bin chicken’? ‘Tip turkey’? ‘Smelly’? ‘Ugly’?Apr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022
Mary SayedA first — part twoIn November last year, I shared that I was booked in to get my first ever tattoo.Jan 31, 2022Jan 31, 2022
Mary SayedThe COVID diaryNo, not the COVID diaries. Just diary, singular. This is the story of my COVID experience in one post. I didn’t think to write it day by…Jan 26, 2022Jan 26, 2022
Mary SayedMissing our loved ones at ChristmasThe times we’re living in are once again likely to mean a different Christmas experience this year.Dec 20, 2021Dec 20, 2021
Mary SayedWhat's the best advice you've ever received?I came across (and replied to) a tweet a few days ago asking tweeps about the best piece of advice their mothers had given them.Dec 14, 2021Dec 14, 2021
Mary SayedA firstToday was a first for me. I’ve attempted it once before and had a false start.Nov 22, 2021Nov 22, 2021
Mary SayedThe ghost catBristled fur, giant paws, long tail, blue eyes... The snow leopard’s a stunning beauty When it comes to caring for them, we’ve failed In…Nov 15, 2021Nov 15, 2021
Mary SayedI don’t want this new world, yet it seems to want meI submitted this piece to the SBS Emerging Writers’ competition in September. This year’s theme was ‘Between two worlds’. Entries were to…Nov 8, 2021Nov 8, 2021
Mary SayedThe challenge of self-improvementWow, it’s a challenge to be an evolving human being, isn’t it? Working on ourselves — striving for self-improvement —sometimes feels like…Nov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021