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
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Sunday’s Confessions of the Homely Kind.
I must confess I have never eaten broad beans (also known as fava beans) before today. I knew very little about broad beans even when I started taking vegetable gardening more seriously here in Scotland. I'm a serious amateur vegetable grower and I still have a long way to go as I am starting from … Continue reading Sunday’s Confessions of the Homely Kind.
Time to Pause
Time for rest Time to dream To percolateTo breathe To listen Time for no thoughts Blank slate Open vistas New canvas Silence ShshshshOpportunity lies waiting Ahead ~ no signOf anything The pauseBefore the sound.Buds turn to flowers Flowers to fruit Serendipitous fruit Of any kindYour choice Shshshsh Old Breath breathed out Before inhalation of new … Continue reading Time to Pause
My June News
We had a busy month completing our guest room and spending time with family; and believe it or not it was my art that kept me sane. Guest Room Completed Completing the guest room was quite a marathon: it took us from the end of April, laying the foundations, to the 21st of June when … Continue reading My June News
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.
Fostering Our Inner Beings
The content emphasizes the importance of self-worth, personal growth, and letting go of old habits that hinder progress. It encourages individuals to recognize their inherent value and to cultivate new, positive thoughts and routines. The narrative draws parallels to nature, illustrating the struggle of transformation. Ultimately, freeing oneself from past burdens allows for a more fulfilling life aligned with core values and authenticity, leading to confidence and fulfillment.
Moving amongst the flowerbeds…
What's a moment you wish you could freeze and live in forever? First Some Childhood Memories I was 9 years old when I finally learnt how to whistle - in my recorder class. We first learnt to coo like a dove using our hands, then whistle and then play the recorder. That wasn't the moment … Continue reading Moving amongst the flowerbeds…
Reconnect
The author shares reflections on taking breaks from social media to reconnect with nature and cherish personal relationships. They discuss creative projects, including making fascinators for a play, gardening, and dyeing fabrics. The writer also expresses enjoyment of music by Adam Holmes and working on a mandala that symbolizes personal thoughts.
Joyful Spring
Again I reflect upon the change of seasons and my internal season. I do detect incremental changes. It's time to celebrate with an expression unedited from my soul in art and a poem. The leaves of trees budBirds dance and twitter with joyMy heart is laughing My art is moving Art-thaw of winter cracks wide … Continue reading Joyful Spring
The Little Firecracker
The content reflects on the lost joy of childhood, symbolized by an inner "firecracker," as adults often lose their playfulness due to life's responsibilities. It encourages reconnecting with this playful spirit by revisiting enjoyable childhood activities, like art and nature, to rediscover joy and creativity in adulthood.
Morag Noffke 