I just love those moments in life – that happen so unexpectedly – moments that touch my soul. One such moment happened for me the other morning – as – sitting in the quiet – my soul was stirred by a song that I heard. It was a song that I had not heard for…

I love it when life continues to make me think – how day to day experiences challenge and inspire me – and that’s what happened during my time in Scotland this past week – I was challenged to – “Ask questions – and not make assumptions”. For – while I was away – I observed…

This week has been a great opportunity for me to face one of my fears. I would guess that this fear stems from a time in my childhood – when I was bitten – (not too badly) – by a dog – as I played in the street where I lived. My fear of dogs…

I’ve had with me a sense of anticipation these past few days – with a longed for visit to spend time with a very dear friend – now being so near. I am anticipating many walks – exploring the beautiful countryside where she lives – I’m looking forward to sitting around enjoying food and wine…

This past week has been a time of ‘transition’ for many – particularly for the younger generation I guess. Many are either beginning their school years – changing schools – beginning college or university – or even entering the work environment – moving on from the familiar – to the unfamiliar. And so – life…

The long summer holidays are ending – those times spent in so many varied ways – yet – almost always – including spending time with family and friends – and – that for me is what makes those times so special. While chatting with a friend – who had played host to a number of…

This week we celebrated our 57th wedding anniversary – so many years to look back on – experiences to remember – and challenges that we have overcome – but as someone once said – “Challenges are what make life interesting – and overcoming them – is what makes life meaningful” I don’t think that I…

I love it when I meet ‘kindred spirits’ – when hearts and minds connect – in an understanding – an acceptance – a true meeting of souls. This past week – simply in conversation with two different people – at different times – and miles apart – there was such a unique blending of thought…

You know – there’s one thing that I recognise more and more in life – and that is – how important the ‘little things’ are. Those things that bring me joy – that put a smile on my face – even cause me to laugh out loud. The things that touch my heart – that…

I so love keeping in touch with family and friends – and appreciate the technology that we have today – which enables me to stay connected. Each morning as I walk – I share my day with a very dear friend – and one of the highlights of my day is hearing her voice –…