Wellwood Caldwell Armstrong, 1969Morag's drawing 1969This was the house we lived in, in Hout Bay, Western Cape. Clown by WC Armstrong, 1968Clown by Morag Armstrong 1968 As it is Father’s day I would like to wish all the fathers a very happy day. I hope you feel cherished. I was also thinking about my father. … Continue reading Fathers make an impact
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My mushrooms
M. Noffke.Mushrooms in my garden, Morag Noffke. Here is my little colony of mushrooms; a surprise find in my garden. They are like my thoughts and ideas mushrooming and popping up in my head. I like walking in forests because I find interesting things to draw. Forest photography and forest bathing are some of my … Continue reading My mushrooms
Our highlights in Zambia
Next leg of our journey will be Malawi but before we continue, here are some of the photos of the highlights of our trip through Southern Zambia. The big tree where we slept in the garden of Prince Sibeso, Mwani.Zambezi River.Camping at Cubu Cabins.Victoria FallsVictoria Falls. Moorings Camping site, Monze, Zambia. Photo by Morag NoffkeTravelling … Continue reading Our highlights in Zambia
To stay stuck or launch.
Flags by W.C. Armstrong and Morag Armstrong (Noffke) 1968 The days before pre-writing. I remember wanting to write before I had learned how. This didn't stop me; that's the black squiggles you can see. "Can you read what I wrote?" I would ask my dad and of course he would make up some deliciously wild … Continue reading To stay stuck or launch.
Trip to South Korea
Last year October 2019, Derek was invited to go to South Korea by a client, all expenses paid. The best bit was getting time off for exploring. I am going to tell you about these highlights. Three issues.Although South Korean's second language is English they mostly learn the written form and so when he wanted … Continue reading Trip to South Korea
Light and colour, Art process and reflection.
Light and colour, colour burst, pastels, by Morag Noffke. I am enjoying playing with colour at the moment but I added a new challenge of using light. In this painting I explored a yearning that I have had: to paint light coming from behind the flowers from a light source, such as a window. I … Continue reading Light and colour, Art process and reflection.
Stepping out the Box
Photo by Ivan Bertolazzi on Pexels.comPhoto by cottonbro on Pexels.comPhoto by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com BlessingMay we learn to think outside the box and trust that there is an abundance of ideas, possibilities and opportunities. I wrote this poem when I was 17 and although it is about my growth at that time I believe … Continue reading Stepping out the Box
Poem: Self-reflection
Self-reflection requires you to shift the focus within. Time spent in self-reflection is never wasted - it is an intimate date with yourself. Paul TP Wong. Water colour sketch, abstract, by Morag Noffke I lashed out at someone in my mind. I was annoyed. I know I need to come back to my personal barometer. … Continue reading Poem: Self-reflection
Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award
I was recently nominated for the Vincent Ehindero Blogger award by 1 & only Pebz. I want to thank her for thinking of me. She is a newcomer to blogging and I would encourage you to have a look at her blog. I enjoy reading her posts as she is honest and authentic in her … Continue reading Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award
100 Posts
Photo by Morag Noffke. I want to thank all my followers and the WordPress community for your interest, encouragement and support during the time that I started out blogging and gained momentum in my writing. There is much value in expressing one's gratitude. I started out thinking I was going to practice my writing skills … Continue reading 100 Posts
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