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1990s Menus

Menu Diary No. 9

November 1992 Menu
November 1992 Menu

November 1992 and into December

A Slide Night, Holidays, and NYE

For an introduction to what these Menu Diary posts are about, please click HERE. And for the reasons why you really should read this series, please click HERE.

Monday 2 November. Cardboard sausages. These were left overs from Colin and Julie’s barbecue the day before.

Tuesday 3 November. Once again Tren’s Original Curry, as discussed in previous Menu Diaries.

Saturday 7 November. Muresk is an Agricultural … Read the rest ... “Menu Diary No. 9”

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1970s Craig House Kitchen Tapes Writing

The Kitchen Tapes No. 17

Trenna outside
Foundation Day 1972 at Craig House

Recorded 5 June 2018

Some Better Days at Kent Street

GM:  OK, today is the 5th of June, 2018. I’m here with Trenna Mahney with her recollections. 

Tren, last time we were talking about your high school days, after we turned off the recorder you mentioned several particular incidents.  Perhaps you’d like to go to a few of those.

THM:  Well, I think I spoke about the various classes I was in, and I couldn’t remember the names of … Read the rest ... “The Kitchen Tapes No. 17”

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2010s Marfan Medical Medical Records

Medical Records – Cardiology No. 4

Trenna at Uluru
Trenna at Uluru in the Northern Territory on 7 November 2015. Nine days before her final cardioversion for the year. It was REALLY hot that day.

Tales of 3 Cardioversions in 2015

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST – THIS POST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

The following historical information is for interest only. It should in no way be thought of as medical advice applicable to any other individual. Medical science has moved on, and no two people have the exact same medical circumstances. I hope you find the information interesting, To see the “Introduction” to this series of posts, please click here.

Common abbreviations used by Trenna … Read the rest ... “Medical Records – Cardiology No. 4”

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1990s Menus

Menu Diary No. 8

October 1992 Menu
October 1992 Menu

October 1992

A reconnection to the Andersons!

For an introduction to what these Menu Diary posts are about, please click HERE. And for the reasons why you really should read this series, please click HERE.

Monday 28 September. Roast Pork. I would have made this one. Mainly because Trenna would have real trouble lifting a hot pork roast safely, and secondly because in those days I always got the crackling perfectly crispy.

Wednesday 30 September – Sunday 4 … Read the rest ... “Menu Diary No. 8”

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1970s Craig House Kitchen Tapes Writing

No. 16 in the Kitchen Tape Series

Helen and Trenna Outside
"Hotpants Overalls". Helen and Trenna in about June 1971 - their 2nd year of high school.

Recorded 1 June 2018, at our kitchen bench

Bullied at High School

GM:  OK. Today’s date is the 1st of June 2018.  We are with Trenna Mahney.  

Tren,  you started to tell us about high school before, can you tell us a bit more about your high school time? 

THM:  Well in the 70s I think there was a much less regimented approach to teaching.  I don’t recall having any outstanding teachers. 

People knew that I came … Read the rest ... “No. 16 in the Kitchen Tape Series”

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2000s 2010s Snippets and Vignettes

BABY ZARA HEIRLOOM BLANKET

Couple with baby
"Jase & Rac, parents of 1wk old Zara". 17 May 2014. The photo taken when they called in to show us the new baby.

By Greg, plus Trenna’s iPad document

2007

This story has it’s origin in 2007, or maybe earlier.

In the 2000s Trenna became part of a group of women from around the area – mainly in our street – who had formed a craft group. Trenna hadn’t been much of a craft person, but she was keen to be part of the community.

She had met most of the women before, but because of the group she developed a friendship with … Read the rest ... “BABY ZARA HEIRLOOM BLANKET”

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2010s Coping Heart and Lung Failure Marfan Medical

“SCOLIOSIS BODY MIGRAINES” 

Trenna lying on our bed with Felix the dog on her legs
"Felix the back pain therapist". Trenna trying to get relief from a "body migraine" by lying still on our bed. October 1998.

Introduction by Greg and then Trenna’s words, with only a little editing

The inverted commas in the title were in the original document. A “Body Migraine” is a Trennaism. In this case the term she used to describe this set of symptoms.

Introduction

This is another post that I am including mainly for the benefit of those with musculoskeletal issues. That of course incudes those, like Trenna, with Marfan Syndrome.

Trenna’s words below were on her iPad. It looks like … Read the rest ... ““SCOLIOSIS BODY MIGRAINES” ”

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1990s Menus Recipes

Menu Diary No. 7

September 1992 Menu
September 1992 Menu

September 1992

Trenna’s 35th Birthday, and Chilli with EVOO

For an introduction to what these Menu Diary posts are about, please click HERE. And for the reasons why you really should read this series, please click HERE.

Tuesday 25 August. Trenna made moussaka again, which I’m sure I enjoyed – it would have taken her ages.

Thursday 27 August, chilli spaghetti is a really easy and fast meal. As it was a Thursday we probably did … Read the rest ... “Menu Diary No. 7”

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1970s Craig House Kitchen Tapes

The 15th Kitchen Tape

Trenna standing outside
"Araluen me OMG". Trenna in 1970, 2 months before her 13th birthday.

Recorded 24 May 2018

Starting High School

GM:  OK, We’re here today with Trenna Mahney.  Today is Thursday, the 24th of May, 2018. 

Tren, we’ve done a lot on your primary school, could you start now by telling us a bit about what you remember about High School?

THM:  High School was at the start of a new decade, it was 1970.  Everything in the world had changed in 1970.  

I was going to Kent Street Senior High School, … Read the rest ... “The 15th Kitchen Tape”

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2010s Coping iPad Knowledge Marfan Medical Medical Records Visually Impaired

Blepharitis & Conjunctivitis

View from the London Eye
The Thames and Houses of Parliament from the London Eye. 17 September 2009.

Medical Notes From Trenna’s iPad

Here is a page Trenna made about two eye problems she encountered.

Everyone is welcome to read the post, but it doesn’t contain any funny or poignant stories. I’m just trying to pass on some information Trenna accumulated in case it is of use to anyone else.

Maybe in the future it has historical benefit as well. Who knows!

In case you are wondering, according to the Mayo Clinic (who Trenna trusted for this sort … Read the rest ... “Blepharitis & Conjunctivitis”

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1990s Menus

Menu Diary No. 6

August 1992 Menu
August 1992 Menu

August 1992

Camping at Dwellingup, and Off to Hospital

For an introduction to what these Menu Diary posts are about, please click HERE. And for the reasons why you really should read this series, please click HERE.

Tuesday 28 July. “Basically” with the “Basic” underlined. I’m sure it would still have been good.

Wednesday 29 July. Trenna remarks that penne is a good choice of type of pasta. As long as I can remember, which is obviously not … Read the rest ... “Menu Diary No. 6”

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2010s Collected Wisdom iPad Knowledge Snippets and Vignettes

The Art of Conversation

multiple conference name tags
Hmmm! I did seem to go to a lot of conferences and networking events.

Wisdom From Trenna’s iPad

This is an item I noticed on Trenna’s iPad and thought I’d share. I knew it was there, and Trenna would remind me of it from time to time.

She was extremely supportive of my career and encouraged me in it. As a result I was involved in a number of professional organisations, and held some senior positions.

She was also supportive of me going to conferences and professional development sessions. Even when it meant I … Read the rest ... “The Art of Conversation”

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1960s Craig House Kitchen Tapes Marfan

The Kitchen Tapes No. 14

St Joseph's Convent
St Joseph's Convent in 2022. When taking the photo I didn't notice any brooms parked on the verandah.

Recorded 12 May 2018

Violet Crumble Bars from the Catholic Church

GM: OK. Today is Saturday, the 12th of May. We are with Trenna Mahney, talking about her memories of her childhood, at this stage. 

Tren, there were a number of things we were  just talking about before we started recording.  They were things that happened mainly at your primary school.

Would you like to tell us some of those things? 

THM: Before Helen came I was a pretty meke, … Read the rest ... “The Kitchen Tapes No. 14”

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2010s Heart and Lung Failure Marfan Medical Medical Records Writing

Medical Records – Cardiology No. 3

"Pretty spot on walk trail". A picnic at Noble Falls for Trenna's birthday in 2014. Four days later she was having a cardioversion.

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST – THIS POST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

The following historical information is for interest only. It should in no way be thought of as medical advice applicable to any other individual. Medical science has moved on, and no two people have the exact same medical circumstances. I hope you find the information interesting, To see the “Introduction” to this series of posts, please click here.

Common abbreviations used by Trenna in this series:
AF – Atrial … Read the rest ... “Medical Records – Cardiology No. 3”

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1980s Love and Marriage Snippets and Vignettes Writing

The Newlywed Diary

an open diary
The diary Trenna started just after we were married, in October 1989.

In It’s Entirety – all 390 words

Intro by Greg, the Diary by Trenna

Introduction

Today I was looking for a different piece of Trenna history, when I stumbled across a lovely hard cover book I hadn’t seen for some time.

It was bought at Myer (department store) for $15 (which sounds to me like a lot of money, considering it was in 1989). It comprises 100 or so blank pages.

The very first page has Trenna’s writing on both … Read the rest ... “The Newlywed Diary”

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1960s Kitchen Tapes Mofflyn Homes

The Kitchen Tapes No. 13

Trenna with a large snake
Python not Boa (Trenna's caption). Alice Springs, 5 November 2015. After surviving the potential attack by the lethal bob-tail goanna, Trenna had no problem with a small snake.

Recorded 7 May 2018

[ GM: Note before we start.  In these recordings of Trenna’s early years I can hear that she almost puts herself into a trance like state, as if she was channeling a very young, and a very different Trenna.  She gave this whole account speaking quite fast and with almost no breaks.]

[GM: In this recording, perhaps more than others Trenna has retold stories she has already covered (although there is also new material). Trenna and … Read the rest ... “The Kitchen Tapes No. 13”

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2010s Coping Featured iPad Knowledge Marfan Medical

To Feel Able

Trenna at the table
This upset the routine. Trenna turned 60 in 2017. She didn't feel up to going out to lunch so I set up a card table in the lounge room, set the table and bought a couple of take away burgers. It was a nice, low stress lunch.

Weekday Routine 2016 and 2017

Intro by Greg, and then Trenna

Among the documents on Trenna’s iPad there are two called “Weekly Routine”. One is labelled “2016” and the other “2017”.

It is actually not quite as pernickety as it seems.

In this post I will reproduce both of them. In them Trenna goes into immense detail about times she intends doing things and what looks like a very strict routine.

It is actually not quite as pernickety as it … Read the rest ... “To Feel Able”

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1990s Menus

The Menu Diaries No. 5

July 1992 Menu
The July 1992 Menu Diary

July 1992

One of Many Indian Banquets

For an introduction to what these Menu Diary posts are about, please click HERE. And for the reasons why you really should read this series, please click HERE.

Tuesday 30 June 1992. Steak and Kidney Pie. “Really Yummy”. Trenna developed a recipe for this, and another, very similar, for Steak and Mushroom Pie. Both were favourites with us and I am sure they are going to appear all through the years … Read the rest ... “The Menu Diaries No. 5”

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2010s Heart and Lung Failure Marfan Medical Medical Records

Medical Records – Cardiology No. 2

Trenna in the bush
"Am off for a walk." Taken on Trenna's birthday in 2014. We went for a picnic at Noble Falls. And that's what Trenna did, fall. She mentions it in the notes of the September cardio appointment.

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST – THIS POST IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

The following historical information is for interest only. It should in no way be thought of as medical advice applicable to any other individual. Medical science has moved on, and no two people have the exact same medical circumstances. I hope you find the information interesting, To see the “Introduction” to this series of posts, please click here.

Common abbreviations used by Trenna in this series:
AF – Atrial … Read the rest ... “Medical Records – Cardiology No. 2”

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1970s Craig House Featured GFS Kitchen Tapes

“Dead at 27 and Never To Marry”

Trenna being interviewed
Trenna being interviewed by John for the City of South Perth oral history project. The photo was taken in our living room, 31 August 2016.

Bonus Edition – Addition to the Kitchen Tapes

One of the heart warming aspects of putting this website together is to learn that there are a number of people who are reading everything that I put up. I’m also happy with the comments I am getting on individual posts.

One such person is Trenna’s only brother Colin Seckington, who for many years has lived in Europe. I received a message from him a couple of days ago, and I have … Read the rest ... ““Dead at 27 and Never To Marry””