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
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Creating Space to Breathe
The author emphasizes the importance of taking time to breathe and unwind, sharing a recent picnic at St Ronan's wells. Amidst a busy week, they found tranquility in the natural surroundings, complete with live music and a beautiful garden. This experience left them refreshed and inspired to tend to their garden afterward.
Naked Cocoa with Nutmeg
The author shares their favorite drink, Naked Cocoa with Nutmeg, highlighting its health benefits, comforting nature, and personal significance.
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
In what year did these things happen?
Share what you know about the year you were born. These are some interesting facts that happened in the year I was born. The following facts are from... South Africa: The Rivonia Trial took place in the apartheid-era South Africa beginning in 1963 until almost a year later in 1964. This was about a group … Continue reading In what year did these things happen?
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
Just a few…
Do you ever see wild animals? Do I ever see wild animals? Just a few. I was going to say that I am blessed to have "the wild" available to me but actually I am an adventurous person that appreciates the wild. All of these animals I have seen in the wild: Africa In Africa: … Continue reading Just a few…
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 