My daughter's excited because we have a few gigs lined up this year. She was telling me how lucky her friends think she is because she's been going to gigs since she was eight years old, whereas some of them have never been to a concert, which led us to talk about what her friends … Continue reading Savour the flavour of your life
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Weekly articles full of musings and observations on topics that are capturing my curiosity.
Don’t go that way, come this way: follow the nudges of the Universe, it can lead to ducks
Do you ever get those days when the Universe is pointing you in a completely different direction from the one you intended to go? I’m having a week of it. On a couple of days when I’d planned to work I had a sick child at home (no sympathy needed, he began to recover on … Continue reading Don’t go that way, come this way: follow the nudges of the Universe, it can lead to ducks
What happened to January?
And most of February, as it turns out. Yes, this post has been sitting in my draft box for weeks while the days have disappeared in a puff of smoke, and not a blog post in sight. We’ve got a lot to catching up to do, better put the kettle on. New York in the … Continue reading What happened to January?
Creating problems, and solving them: mind-made problems and how to deal with them
Focus on the now and tell me what problem you have at this moment.Eckhart Tolle This is a hectic time of year for most people, and I’m no exception. The stillness I try to enjoy a little of each day often evaporates, leaving me feeling heavy and tired. It doesn’t seem to matter how much … Continue reading Creating problems, and solving them: mind-made problems and how to deal with them
Small Wins: Cheat Codes for Life
I was listening to a phone in on the radio last week. The presenter was inviting people to call in with their reactions to a caller whose morning alarm clock goes off in ten minute increments a full two hours before he has to get out of bed! “What kind of lunacy is this?” I … Continue reading Small Wins: Cheat Codes for Life
An Undeniable Urge to get Outside
I spent a lovely couple of days with my new nephew last week. In the days leading up to his birth I was busy helping care for my young niece and nephew. This is nice work if you can get it, and I’m in the fortunate position that my brother is also my boss, so … Continue reading An Undeniable Urge to get Outside
The Kids are Alright
I’m lucky enough to have brought two wonderful children into this world. My daughter is a movie buff who is constantly making things; mind maps for her studies, art for her walls, presents for her friends, animations on her phone. My son likes to play. He’ll draw games, play games, make up games, but where … Continue reading The Kids are Alright
A Marvin Montage
It wouldn’t be Halloween without a visit from our resident bag of bones, Marvin. Marvin’s taken up some new hobbies this Halloween period, he’s slowing things down a little. A ghoul after my own heart (hope not 😳) Marvin takes a pause for some reflection Face mask Therapy Deep in meditation, like, really deep Hanging … Continue reading A Marvin Montage
Right brain living in a left brain world: the quest for more of the right stuff
My husband and I have been working together recently. He called from a business trip, and instead of the usual greeting launched straight into work-related questions. Immediately I recognised where his head was at. He was rushing to get work done in between meetings, and he was talking to me with his business brain. Fortunately … Continue reading Right brain living in a left brain world: the quest for more of the right stuff
Mushroom Madness!
I had a list of a few deep and meaningful topics I might blog about this week, when a trip to the woods led to a mushroom fascination that has gripped me so magnificently I had to write about it! (Sorry if you wanted deep and meaningful, but you’re getting mushrooms). The mushrooms may have … Continue reading Mushroom Madness!
Rae Cod’s Writing 