Ratbag by Matt Zurbo Cielo was a ratbag. “You cheeky ratbag!” Dad would say, with a big grin. As near as Cielo could figure it meant she wiggled and ran around, and had the energy of a bag full of rats. Cheeky, mischievous, cunning, fun. “Bag. Of. Rats.” It sounded mean when she thought of … Continue reading Story 413: Ratbag

The Big Note by Matt Zurbo Flewbert was a quite small bird that really wanted to be heard. So blew a note, oh, my word! So big it was quite absurd! Flewbert left the note, hanging on a tree, waiting on a branch, for the likes of young Aimee. Aimee was full of joy, excited … Continue reading Story 412: The Big Note

Silly Stuff by Matt Zurbo If I could, I’d draw you and I having fun, in the sky. Then I’d draw a hairy monster, tough, and mean, and full of bother. Even worse - or better - my monster might be, what others see, when I’m angry. If I could, I’d draw a tree, and … Continue reading Story 411: Silly Stuff

Hi to all! I ADORE the fact you come from all over the world! ADORE! But sometimes I have to throw a shrimp on the barbie, and do an Australian story. Here is a small index, beyond that, feel free to look this stuff up. It is fascinating! Bunyips; A mythical creature from the Aboriginal … Continue reading Story 410: G’day said the Bunyip