Honestly Grumpy

November 25, 2020 / moragnoffke / 15 Comments

I feel out of sorts today. Not with my life or my creativity but with blogging. I think I am having a moment of questioning “what is blogging all about”? you have this too? don't you? One of my aims is to practice my craft of writing; to be a better word smith, so to … Continue reading Honestly Grumpy

How do we grieve?

October 7, 2020 / moragnoffke / 12 Comments

Margaretha Bertha van Riet (Margareet Armstrong) Wellwood Caldwell Armstrong. Also known as Joe in South Africa. As I mentioned in one of my last posts that my mother died last year October – 7th October to be exact. I am not going to tell you what an amazing person she was or how I miss … Continue reading How do we grieve?

I turned around And I saw my reflection

April 22, 2020May 4, 2020 / moragnoffke / 11 Comments

... so long as I am being curious and asking the questions. So long as I am willing to learn and grow.

Gotta get back up and be propelled forward.

April 20, 2020April 19, 2020 / moragnoffke / 9 Comments

'We gotta get back up.' Lock-down 2020 Feeling lazy Because we can Feeling the slanted sun Warm our skin Feeling hazy A drifting plan Feeling out of sorts Dragging us back. Lock down 2020 Put a spanner in the works For us. We all Want to say it, "It’s inconvenient, Frustrating Aggravating 'Disgruntlelating,'" … Continue reading Gotta get back up and be propelled forward.

Victorian crafting Series with Ellie: Bon Bon Boxes (and Gift boxes)

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 / moragnoffke / 7 Comments

In the end I was very happy to have made the box even although at first I kept thinking, 'I am making a bon bon box for who? I am in lock down - who can I give it to?'

Eating simply, Curried green beans.

April 4, 2020April 4, 2020 / moragnoffke / 5 Comments

Now that I am an older, wiser woman living in the moment
I am tougher and not easily pressured by other people's projections.
Call me a stubborn old woman - but I have become a tough old bean, just being.

Pottering about.

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 / moragnoffke / 4 Comments

Definition of potter around/about British. : to spend time in a relaxed way doing small jobs and other things that are not very important He spent his holidays pottering around the house/garden. http://www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › potter around › abo Being busy Being busy is often a response to not knowing what to do … Continue reading Pottering about.

When you are stuck at home.

March 23, 2020March 20, 2020 / moragnoffke / 19 Comments

Still your worried mind; breathe in deeply and make a conscious effort to get in touch with Peace. Ask Peace to be your friend as you go through these trials.