It is time to give you another update on our home renovations. Progress has been slow and consistent, as I mentioned before Derek works mostly on the weekends; although we have made weekly trips recently too. The three chimneys are down, leaving one for our fireplace in the lounge. This has made more space for … Continue reading Progress update on Walkerburn house
The process of aging
Skiing
What's something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. Another wishful post If I was guaranteed to not fall... oh fail I would definitely try it. I love the sound of the cold, cracking and whizzing past my ears. I love the idea of gliding and whooshing down hills. Wouldn't it be … Continue reading Skiing
Johari Window, Details overlooked.
What details of your life could you pay more attention to? This is an interesting question because the details I do not overlook are the ones that don't need more attention because I don't overlook them but the details I overlook, that need my attention, are precisely overlooked because I have not seen them. As … Continue reading Johari Window, Details overlooked.
I don’t give up on the important things.
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? Have you ever been sailing on a yacht, the sails billowing and harnessing the wind; wind buffeting the sails and groaning or whistling over the sheets (ropes for anyone who doesn't know what sheets are); spray flying at you as the bough crashes over the waves; the … Continue reading I don’t give up on the important things.
Is Sorry Really the Hardest Word? When Do We Need To Apologize And When Not?
https://wp.me/pc4oHD-5mU I wrote a post on Saturday about forgiveness and, after reading this post, I would like to share it with you as I think it might be helpful. Have a lovely week. Morag.
Lessons late in life
Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. My late Mother, Margareet Bertha Armstrong. Margaretha Bertha van Riet (Margareet Armstrong) Ellie and my mother busy with handcrafts. 7th October 2019 was the day my mother died. I wish to honour her memory here as I share a lesson I learnt from her, … Continue reading Lessons late in life
Autumn Foraging
I moved to Scotland one year and one month ago and so this is my second autumn. Autumn in Scotland last year, being my first autumn in the northern hemisphere, was truly magical. This year I have honestly been quite busy but not distracted. The "magic" has been quite different. While last year I was … Continue reading Autumn Foraging
Elderberries and Apples
What's your #1 priority tomorrow? Tomorrow is fruit day for me. My priority is to make elderberries vinegar and also apple sauce from apples given to me by a neighbour. I love contemplating who will get to enjoy my culinary handiwork and if I have an abundance or surplus with whom I might share it. … Continue reading Elderberries and Apples
Unborn Siblings, letter 2
Dear Unborn Siblings, How are you doing? How many are there of you out there? I am sorry I took so long to get back to you again as I am finding life quite busy and chaotic. Right now I am helping the Marketing team give the website a facelift at PurpleSwift, Derek’s company. Before … Continue reading Unborn Siblings, letter 2
What do you think I would say about brands?
What brands do you associate with? Well if you know me at all you will know that I don't place any value on brands. I don't associate with brands. And I feel slightly uncomfortable with the idea that brands "say" something about you as the consumer. It seems like a way of showing how much … Continue reading What do you think I would say about brands?
Morag Noffke 