On September 30, 2021, Morag celebrated Derek's British Citizenship and their move to Scotland, which took longer than expected. Reflecting on their transformative journey, Morag emphasizes the importance of savoring moments and living fully despite global challenges. She encourages focusing on joy and love rather than darkness, inspiring readers to choose positivity and light amidst adversity.
Houses and homes
Derek Works on Groundworks for his New Office.
In this post I share what Derek has been up to while I've been gardening, painting and organising the household. I also want to point out that Derek is not retired; he has a business to run. He's very lucky to have a daughter who works with him. So as he's not retired he has … Continue reading Derek Works on Groundworks for his New Office.
Strawberry Patch and Other Things I Have Been Up to
When we bought our house I was delighted to find a ready made strawberry patch. It was summer time and so I enjoyed its fruits immediately. It's at the bottom of my garden closest to the river which also means I walk down the hill, as my garden is terraced. I am grateful for the … Continue reading Strawberry Patch and Other Things I Have Been Up to
Moments in Nature
While cat-sitting for family, I've embraced creativity through knitting and up-cycling projects, inspired by nature. My poem reflects on the lives of the bee, bird, and cat, highlighting how each embodies aspects of my own journey and connections. Moments of rest and observation bring joy.
Joy: A Shift to the Familiar
Dance and Sing with Joy Joy A Shift to the Familiar Joy joyJoy can be a choiceOf looking for the good and beautifulOf being gratefulFor all that I already haveThe fields and flowersThe clothes on my backThe food I ha to eatJoy joyJoy can be sheer delightA gift from an unexpected personOr an old friend … Continue reading Joy: A Shift to the Familiar
My Artist’s Journey
At last my little art studio is ready for use, after almost three years. August 2021 was the last time I worked on a body of art. The day I finished the work, Butterfly dance, Derek was free to immigrate. How symbolic! We had been waiting for everything to align. And soon we were working … Continue reading My Artist’s Journey
Living with Renovation
As you know we bought our house over a year ago and we have been renovating it. It was a fine house before but being South African in Scotland, feeling the cold a bit more than most here, Derek decided to put underfloor heating in the bedrooms as well as the lounge. He did it … Continue reading Living with Renovation
Wishing You All the Best for 2024
I really hope that you all experience the very best things for 2024, that you make wise choices and that the world will be a happier and more peaceful place. I am sorry if I have missed some of your posts recently as we have been celebrating Christmas with family and packing at the same … Continue reading Wishing You All the Best for 2024
Wintering My Soul
Slow down my SoulDecember is upon us we have experienced first snow of the seasonweather waits for no-oneone afternoon we leftthe house - little flakesfell to the ground and meltedWe arrived at our destinationwhite blanketing the worldwhat an amazing frosty adventure! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ba9R4fNgw My Soul is grateful for this seasontime to reflecttime to embraceempty space of … Continue reading Wintering My Soul
My little bit of heaven.
A self-reflection.Trained in cartography, wanted to be a fine Artist, toyed with psychology, Trained as a counselor, wanted to be a Hairdresser, toyed with herbalism, Trained in homemaking, wanted to be a landscape artist, toyed with floristry, Trained in communication, wanted to be a storyteller, toyed with mysticism. Oh wait I already do all these … Continue reading My little bit of heaven.
Morag Noffke 