One of the tasks that I set myself this week – was to repot my indoor plants – something that I have intended to do for some time – but just not made the effort to do. I knew that most of those plants were – ‘pot bound’ – and needed attention – if they…
‘That Sense Of Achievement’
As a day of glorious sunshine made it’s entrance this week – I was inspired – to get outside – and do some tidying up – especially as the recent storms had caused a little havoc in the garden. Of course – compared to the damage that many people had experienced – ours was quite…
‘Those Bursts Of Sunshine’
So many days recently – have been cold and dismal – the sky hanging like a dull grey blanket – yet – there have been those moments – when the sun has broken through. Maybe it’s only been for a very short time – yet – has allowed me to see a transformed landscape –…
‘The Puzzle Of Life’
This week – I have just completed a jigsaw puzzle that I had been given for Christmas – and it was a – ‘wasgij’ – puzzle – where the picture on the box is not the picture that you will end up creating. I do love them – as they always prove a challenge –…
‘It Could Be Worse’
I have to admit that I don’t like the cold – and these last few days have felt very cold to me! Yet – the thought struck me that – where I live – we are certainly not experiencing as much cold and disruption as many other areas are. Our roads are mainly clear –…
‘Enter With Hope’
Another year has drawn to a close – and we enter the uncertainty of the future – for – in life – there are no guarantees – but – there is always – ‘hope’. And so – I enter this new year with – “renewed hope – for – new opportunities – new adventures –…
‘My Family’
How true it is that – “The love of a family – is life’s greatest blessing” – and I certainly feel so blessed – to have been able to experience that love – over the past days – as we have celebrated Christmas together. Christmas can be a hard time for many – especially those…
‘Christmas Traditions’
I find it so interesting to read about the various ways that the Christmas season is celebrated around the world – and love how varied the celebrations are. So many traditions are – of course – woven into the fabric of the culture – often based on historical characters – and myths – passed down…
‘The Wind’
The past weekend saw many people suffer – because of Storm Darragh – which brought strong winds and rain to many parts of our country. I am so thankful that we suffered only minimal damage – but I have to say that the sound of that wind was rather scary – and we were so…
‘Trying Something New’
This year a dear friend sent me a gift – of an Advent Calendar. I had never seen one quite like it – and of course didn’t even know what it was like until – as instructed – I opened it on December 1st. It was an Advent Calendar – for the – ‘coffee lover’…
Inspirational thoughts from everyday life 