Often – when talking about myself – I will use words like – ‘stubborn’ – or – ‘determined’ – more often than not – in the context of how I deal with the pain and limitations that my body causes me. For instance – I simply will not give in easily – and will ‘stubbornly’…
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‘Live As Fully As You Can’
Listening to a podcast – of a ninety year old lady – the other day – one comment stayed with me. She said – “I don’t want to have just visited this world – so I am living as fully as I can – with what I have”. I love that way of thinking –…
‘The Spirit Of Exploration’
Usually – this is the time of year – that I would be thinking of starting my winter pastime – of jigsaw puzzles – something that has kept me occupied during the winter months – for the past few years. However – this year – I was introduced to a new pastime – that of…
‘The Pros And Cons’
It’s been amazing this past week – to be able to share in the wedding of my friend’s daughter – in South Africa – via Social media. I received so many wonderful photos – and although she has been so busy hosting family and friends – she has given her time each day – to…
‘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 –…
‘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…
‘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’…
