Hetty the heffalump plodded along but kept tripping over her trunk She’d get up and dust herself off, but these trips had her in a funk She was supposed to be a heffalump, trunk swinging freely all day Why did she feel like the only one with a trunk that got in the way? Hetty … Continue reading Hetty and Betty
The one that has it all
All of my pages, blog posts, rhymes and short stories in chronological order, newest to oldest. Peruse at your leisure.
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
It’ll Keep (procrastination poem #3,339)
I said each day I’d write myself a short, amusing poem Today’s the day and so, of course, I’m never getting going I’m looking through old photos, I’m surfing on the web I’m eating all the biscuits, I’m boiling twenty eggs I’m dusting all the corners, and sweeping all the floors And when that’s done … Continue reading It’ll Keep (procrastination poem #3,339)
Pigeon’s Rebirth
Pigeon was a cautious soul, she’d seen too much in her time So many ways to get hurt, so much to go wrong by both chance and design She did her best to play it safe and live as best she could Weighed choices with questions of if she can, or even if she should … Continue reading Pigeon’s Rebirth
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
The richest man on Earth
I met a man in simple clothes walking down the street A smile upon his face, no shoes upon his feet He greeted me, arms open, and asked, ‘how do you do?’ I smiled bemused and said, ‘I’m fine thanks, how are you?’ He grinned conspiratorially and gave me a small wink ‘I’m the richest … Continue reading The richest man on Earth
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
The Gull
Foam meets stone and melts away, the gull gives a cry as she wheels overhead Pickings are slim and it’s been a long day, she’s aching for her bed She alights on a rock to bear witness to the vanishing of the light An evening ritual that brings her comfort before she turns in for … Continue reading The Gull
Rae Cod’s Writing 