Although teaching is an occupation I'm very familiar with, teaching music is something new. My challenge -- every Monday -- is to encourage a love of music in the minds of my five and seven-year-old Mitchell students along with an understanding of basic piano, keyboard and marimba music. What a joy and privilege. I love the way young minds are so "plastic", so easily and enriched and moved in positive ways. Yet again, Mitchell is giving me the opportunity to explore new horizons.

Today I made an important decision. After much research I chose an editor -- Karen Ward from Tasmania -- to work on my book Double Life. I predict an interesting journey.