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’?2 min read·Apr 12, 2022----
Mary SayedA first — part twoIn November last year, I shared that I was booked in to get my first ever tattoo.2 min read·Jan 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…3 min read·Jan 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.2 min read·Dec 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.1 min read·Dec 14, 2021----
Mary SayedA firstToday was a first for me. I’ve attempted it once before and had a false start.2 min read·Nov 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…1 min read·Nov 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…5 min read·Nov 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…1 min read·Nov 1, 2021----
