There’s something about the early mornings that I so love and appreciate. My sleep is always broken – the pain in my body causing me to toss and turn and wake at least every two hours – so that by the time early morning arrives – I am eager to get out of bed. I…

‘Moments’ – are sometimes elusive – those special moments that I cherish – long for – those times – alone – to rest – recharge – those times just for myself. I find that in the business of life it can be so difficult to ‘capture those moments’ – resulting in frustration and disappointment –…

There’s one thing that’s very clear to me – and that is – I have never stopped learning – and hopefully never will. There is always some new lesson for me to learn – some are simple – others much harder. They are mostly the’ lessons of life’ The lesson I am learning just now…

I should have known better! – but I was too impatient – for I had a garden to plant lovely new plants and flowers. Having lived for just over three years where – although we did have a garden – I couldn’t plant anything because there were so many rabbits – that didn’t just dig…

I’m sure this quote – “No pain – no gain” has been uttered by many this week – as Gyms were opened once more and muscles exercised in a way they had not been for a long time. Our son went – eager to use some of the equipment and machines to build up and…

Those three words – ‘shivery – smoky – and superb’ – seem to sum up the last week for me – being free at last to spend time – outdoors of course – with friends and family. I did managed meeting up a couple of times during an unexpected warm spell – but since then…

There are so many times in our lives when we ‘remember’ – we celebrate – and each memory evokes within us so many different feelings. We can fluctuate  – from  joy – to sorrow – yet – each memory is important to us. We can draw so much from our memories – learn so much…

This weekend – as we move our clocks forward – I align myself with the sentiment that it evokes within me – “Spring Forward” – as I look forward – not only to the new life that springs forth – but also to new hopes – new life experiences – new opportunities. Yesterday I woke…

As we look to the end of this long ‘lockdown period’ – I guess for many – the thought of being able to sit around a table – with family and friends – is one of the things we look forward to the most. The opening up of our cafes and restaurants – the opportunity…

Just a year ago – when our lovely daughter in law – Ju – died – tributes began to pour in – wonderful messages – recalling so many beautiful memories – expressing thankfulness for the wonderful and kind person she was. Today – I want to post a tribute – a special tribute to our…