Days rush by – for some the busyness and excitement of Christmas goes on – some are simply relieved that the painful reminders of loss or loneliness are over -while others are already getting ready for the next stage of their lives to begin – especially with the new year approaching. If we’re not careful…

As the tinsel goes up and last minute preparations are under way I’m conscious that for many there will be loneliness – sadness – illness – and numerous other issues that are happening in their lives – and that they will possibly be hiding behind all the glitter – laughter and excitement that flows around…

A group of ladies were being entertained the other day – with the singing of Christmas Carols – of course some of the carols were better known than others – but what struck me was the unbridled enthusiasm of one particular lady. She ‘threw her heart and soul’ into the singing – not caring if…

Setting off on a long journey – to visit my brother in beautiful Scotland last weekend – I found myself almost totally focused on the traffic – the way other people were driving (I was a passenger in our car!) – the speed we were going – and working out how long the journey was…

Responding to this weeks ‘Pic and word Challenge’ -‘Orange’ In sunsets glow – all else is stark The brightest orange – makes all things dark Like black of night – a silhouette All else blanked out – as if to let The orange shine – as if alone Eclipsing all – from it’s wondrous throne…