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The every day around us

The every day around us What did you not see as you rushed about your day today? What DO we see in the everyday as we go about our routine. Another day? As we go about our chores. Boring? We make a meal and make the bed. Sort out another bed. Take some garbage out through the gate. Walk back […] Continue reading →

What happens when you have time

Make time, American shelf clock What happens when you have time… Unusual title? Just like that, and without conscious thought it surfaced. I had been thinking back on some of the last few days and what I had accomplished. There had been no need to rush out doing myriad errands watching the clock. Not worrying about being caught in peak […] Continue reading →

Life skills and learn Spanish

{morgueFile free photos } So a little chicken talk turned into a story, which goes to show how much is involved if one chooses to keep these feathered friends…. This is how I ended my last post, but on further reflection with a rested and refreshed mind there is so much more that can be gained from these memories […] Continue reading →

Chicken talk, eggs and adventure.

Country fun, Black hen, Red Barn door, country fun, country life, children, school holidays, dogs,family fun Chicken talk… Memories of chickens. My parents kept about 300 chickens for eggs when I was about 10. They came as pullets and gradually grew till they were old enough to lay eggs. The idea being that it would provide a bit of extra income for Life’s journey. Mum and dad were and had to […] Continue reading →

A Journey

Abseiling Rock face “A climber anchoring his stanchions deeply into a secure crevasse knowing his life depends on that one point. As he struggles to climb an overhanging ledge he pins his hopes on that last anchor point. He knows he will only fall as far as that last secure point.” Even scripture gives this lesson in Hebrews […] Continue reading →

Memories

Memories in the slanting sun walking through fields of grass Photo courtesy Proven Winners Son newly practicing  his abseiling skills using the huge gum tree in our yard with all his ropes and tackle instead of the cliffs and canyons. Same son lying on lounge in his suit utterly spent after a gruelling day at American Consulate for his interview to migrate? and live in […] Continue reading →