One morning this week -the sun was shining – and it was exceptionally warm -resulting in an unexpected couple of hours that allowed me to get out into the garden. As you will know – if you read any of my blog posts – or know me at all – I simply love being able…

We all have a story to tell – the story of our lives – and every day – that story is still being written. The following quote – prompted these thoughts – “When writing the story of your life – don’t let anyone else hold the pen” So – I ask myself the question –…

I find it interesting that – often in conversation with someone – a word – or a phrase – that they use – sticks in my mind. This happened to me the other day – when a friend used the phrase – “learn the rhythm of your dance” – and it got me thinking –…

I love it – that my soul can sing – even when my body groans. Those days when it takes a very definite effort to go out for my morning walk. When my body hurts – when its cold -and the skies are heavy with cloud – when the wind is howling – and the…

I find it interesting how different ‘sayings’ come to mind – often prompted by very ordinary happenings in my day to day life. This morning – as I prepared for my walk – it was raining. The forecast indicated that the rain may stop later in the day – and so I had a choice…

This week has been a week that has seemed full of people – people who have suffered in various degrees and in various ways. Some close friends – some people that I know slightly – and still others who I have never met – and probably never will meet I have been moved – felt…

I’ve talked quite a bit recently about honesty – about learning to be more real – to be open about how I feel. Well – this week – I’m going to be totally honest here in my blog post – and just say it as it is – “I hate being sick!” After a lovely…

My life’s journey – especially over the past months – has changed me. Firstly – there was the death of my lovely daughter in law – and all the changes that brought to all our lives. This was almost instantly followed by the onset of Covid – bringing restrictions – and causing isolation – from…

This week – I am having to learn to be flexible – well – more flexible in some ways anyway. It was discovered – almost two weeks after my recent fall – that I had a fracture in my right hand – and so – I now have a splint on it – which means…

I have to confess that I do verge on the ‘impatient side’ – I want thangs to happen here and now – I’m not good at waiting! After my fall last week – I was impatient – wanting everything to heal quickly – to not hold me back from getting on with all I wanted…