We have two weeks till the end of the year. The Family are coming to visit for Christmas and Derek takes some well deserved leave. I'm going to be somewhat distracted by living in the moment and savouring it all with family and friends. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season, whether it's Chanukah … Continue reading May You Be Blessed.
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Storm Amy Passed Over Us
Morag documents her anxiety and experiences while Derek worked on constructing his office amidst the approaching Storm Amy. Despite initial good weather, high winds caused a portion of the roof to blow off. After assessing damage the next morning, Derek worked to secure it, ultimately succeeding as the storm subsided.
Thoughts About Love
The post explores the complexities of love, emphasizing that while various types of love exist, the term can often be diluted in English. It highlights love as a value requiring mutual commitment and balance. Healthy love mirrors a harmonious garden where individuals support each other without selfishness, fostering a thriving community.
On this day…
On this day I was born. In some ways there's nothing very special about being born and having a birth day. We all have ONE. It comes around once a year. It kind of just happens whether we like it or not. I think the most special is the ONE that gave birth to us, … Continue reading On this day…
Unborn Siblings, Letter 3
Dear Unborn Siblings, Do you know what trigger warnings are? It is usually a statement issued at the outset about potentially disturbing content. Not everyone agrees that trigger warnings are helpful or necessary; especially for you folk that haven't been born it would probably not affect you, but anyhow, I add it out of respect … Continue reading Unborn Siblings, Letter 3
Unborn Siblings
"Take long slow breaths. Breathe."
We Took the Plunge…
Yes we finally booked our one way flights to Edinburgh, Scotland this last week. We are going to live in a small village in Melrose. We will have rolling hills and farms surrounding us as Melrose is in the Scottish borders. For those of you who don’t know last September we decided to move to … Continue reading We Took the Plunge…
Friday Comfort:
There is a powerful connection between our emptiness and our ability to welcome it. Henri Nouwen. Friday used to be family day in our home but now it is our friendship day. Whatever brings you joy I hope that you will experience those comforts; be it family, friends, or some special ritual that uplifts and … Continue reading Friday Comfort:
Knitting Research : South African Heritage
Dear Readers, Today I want to talk a little about my latest research project that I have set for myself. It is still very much in it’s infancy so it may develop more direction as I go along. Recently I was watching this episode by Skeindeer knits. I have tried to set it so that … Continue reading Knitting Research : South African Heritage
Bereavement During the Pandemic.
I imagine that many of you have already experienced the loss of a family member or close friend through covid. It is obviously not an uncommon experience these days. Here are my thoughts in these times. It is the most sobering when one finally experiences it personally. All the theory of practicing gratitude and positive … Continue reading Bereavement During the Pandemic.
Morag Noffke 