Deb Callaghan

Deb Callaghan

Deb Callaghan
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What a journey, 1974 to 2024…

What a journey, 1974 to 2024…

Where, in the name of the heavens, have all those years gone since finishing High School in 1973 and beginning my work journey in 1974.
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Summer escapades: A nostalgic trip down memory lane with bikinis, roller skates, and Ouija boards

Summer escapades: A nostalgic trip down memory lane with bikinis, roller skates, and Ouija boards

With summer well and truly here and temperatures climbing, this time of year takes me back to my teenage years, of summers spent with my girlfriends.
An article I read explained, we are here because of our many ancestors. Source: Getty Images.
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Tracing the journey of my diverse ancestry from coal mines to farmlands in Australia

Tracing the journey of my diverse ancestry from coal mines to farmlands in Australia

From humble beginnings to a diverse heritage, our Starts at 60 blogger traces the footsteps of her ancestors from different corners of the world to Australia.
Looking back, my school days were filled with laughter, the gift of true friendship and many adventures. Source: Getty Images.
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A nostalgic journey through the school days of the 1960s

A nostalgic journey through the school days of the 1960s

Take a stroll down memory lane as our blogger reflects on her charming 1960s Queensland school experience.
Our bicycles, fashioned form ‘dumped’ bits and pieces were put together by our cleaver Dad. Source: Getty
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The ‘dump’ and its treasures

The ‘dump’ and its treasures

This blogger reminisces about fond memories at the dump, finding treasures for DIY projects like billy carts and bicycles, and the joys and mishaps of childhood in the 60s.
'We pleaded, we begged, and threw in a lot of "please please, we will look after them" and after being bombarded with our continual nagging, Mum gave in.' Source: Getty
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Memories of my first childhood pets: Muffin the rescue cat and our mice mayhem

Memories of my first childhood pets: Muffin the rescue cat and our mice mayhem

A nostalgic tale of childhood pets and misadventures, showcasing the joys, challenges, and lasting memories created by our furry companions.
Those sweet Summer days before the era of television. Source: Getty
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Childhood adventures in the backyard before television

Childhood adventures in the backyard before television

This blogger reminisces about the carefree days of childhood, filled with mango trees, homemade swings, and mischievous antics in the backyard before the era of television.
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Sibling antics: How my younger brother fulfilled my childhood wish

Sibling antics: How my younger brother fulfilled my childhood wish

This blogger shares a nostalgic tale of childhood imagination and sibling mischief, where a young girl turns her brother into a sister for a memorable adventure around the neighbourhood.
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My beloved Paddington: Reliving the memories of my childhood suburb

My beloved Paddington: Reliving the memories of my childhood suburb

This blogger takes us on a sentimental journey back to her childhood suburb, exploring the memories and experiences that helped shape her identity.

About Deb Callaghan

Deb Callaghan is a Baby Boomer who grew up in Paddington Brisbane, where her childhood memories are the inspiration for her stories. She has been happily married her husband David since1985, raising two sons and now have three grandchildren. They have renovated and built numerous houses around SEQ and now reside just outside the quaint town of Stanthorpe, on a 30acre property. Keeping busy is a must for Deb, sharing her days between working as a casual administrator for a local Real Estate agent, volunteering at Vinnies, and enjoying the antics of her two Jack Russel puppies, two older cats and two ducks. Writing is a particular pastime that Deb enjoys, along with oil painting, and cooking with the seasonal produce from their small vegetable garden.