10 Years On
It is the tenth anniversary of Tom’s death today. Ten years ago, I didn’t know how I was going to get through the rest of the day, let alone the next day. The future...
Tagged: contentment
Starting 2024
2024 is well on its way. How many folk have started the year with resolutions to be better, to work harder or to achieve more? My resolution is to be grateful for what I...
Two Are Better Than One
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up Ecclesiastes 4:9, 10 These are verses that sum up marriage...
Hidden Talents
It is coming up for two years since I started my blog and I feel that it is time for appraisal. The first question that comes to mind is “Why did I do it?” ...
Anniversaries
Tom and I got married during the “silly season” on 28 December. Not only was it between Christmas and New Year, but it was also mid-summer in Cape Town. Most of my teacher friends...
What is home?
Five weeks ago, I set off for a holiday down south in Surrey, Cornwall and Tresco in the Scillie Isles. I had a lovely time with friends and exploring new places. Unfortunately, both my...
The Joy of Pets
It is not possible for me to publish my Blog without making reference to the late Queen Elizabeth II. We are in the midst of ten days of mourning and the State Funeral will...
Climbing My Mountain
I am sure that there is no-one of my generation that doesn’t know the song sung by the Mother Abbess in “Sound of Music”. Climb every mountain Ford every stream Follow every rainbow ‘Till...
