What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you? There are so many bits of advice one can give, only if we know the circumstances can we hope to give the pertinent advice. So the advice I give is for a recurring situation I have experienced when I was young. .... I would … Continue reading Edit Your Behaviour For Everyone’s Sake.
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August’s Quick Update
My surgery was not something I was looking forward to but correcting the hernia held the promise of a stronger version of my future self. The time leading up to the surgery Apart from art, researching the history of my ancestry and blog posts I prepared meals for the freezer so that afterwards we would … Continue reading August’s Quick Update
A Friend Indeed…
In times of trialsA friend's visitIs comforting. We need each other In sickness And health, Not just in marriage But with friendships too.When solitude Brings only Crazy thoughts A friend's visit Is supportive too.Friends are moreThan a welcome distractionThey are my clan. Thank you for all the different ways you have been supportive and encouraging, … Continue reading A Friend Indeed…
Friday Art Studio: My Expressive Art – ‘Soda Can Torso’ in a swimsuit.
The Soda Can Torso, in a swimsuit, was my second creation, while working on a project with my art mentor, Ilhaam Stolof. I want to clarify that the point of my art was not art therapy but that art can always be therapeutic to the artist and viewer. My brief was to make art daily … Continue reading Friday Art Studio: My Expressive Art – ‘Soda Can Torso’ in a swimsuit.
Short July Update
It feels a bit like July went by in a blur while I lived in the present moment. July went byIn a blur. Heat waveStonehaven Folk Festival Pet sitting Heat waveCat sitting Community group activity Art and historical research I have had A satisfying Abundant Month As the Stonehaven folk festival still lingered on our … Continue reading Short July Update
Friday Art Studio: My Expressive Art – balloon figurine.
My art, first-and-foremost, has an emotional message. Not pretty. Not beautiful. Not finessed. It is often rough, edgy and uncomfortable. I feel something, I share it, and the viewer feels something. It might not be the same thing that we feel. Sometimes my art is classed as Naïve(naive) art*, other times my landscapes capture reality. … Continue reading Friday Art Studio: My Expressive Art – balloon figurine.
Growing Old/Older
I consider myself in the beginning stages of growing old as I am 63 years old although when I was in my twenties I probably thought that 63 was ancient. I didn’t get to meet either set of grandparents so when it came to my mother aging I found it quite challenging but I learnt … Continue reading Growing Old/Older
Month of May
Catching Up with the Over 60’s Me Today I focus on three main activities from this month. These three areas of interest have something in common: Spring. I have been looking forward to the signs of spring that tell me that it is warm enough to sow seeds directly into the ground and plant out … Continue reading Month of May
Relationships in Synergistic Communities
In the past, the author viewed friendships as separate from other relationships, perceiving them as burdens. However, their perspective has evolved to embrace all individuals as part of a vibrant community, likening it to a diverse garden. Each person, like plants, holds unique value, contributing to the synergy of social interactions. The author emphasizes the importance of collaboration, kindness, and connection, advocating for community growth and effective relationships that can address shared challenges while respecting individual roles.
Interlude
The author reflects on a serene moment by the Tweed River, enjoying a sunny afternoon after a walk. Inspired by the scenery, including playful lambs and birdsong, they express gratitude through a poem. The passage also notes the beauty of nature's unpredictability, with a sudden hailstorm following the sunshine, fostering a sense of humility.
