The envisioned restaurant, still an idea in progress, features a charismatic young chef who encourages guests to engage creatively with their dining experience. With a focus on imagination, the restaurant offers eclectic decor, world music, and community activities like dancing and an open mic. Inspired by the author's father and son-in-law, cooking is likened to art, creating a space for romance and joyful celebration that unites diverse cultures.
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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.
Challenges Of Moving Part 2, Managing Asthma
In 2023, I finally regained full use of my ankle after extensive rehabilitation, allowing me to enjoy walking. However, moving to Scotland exposed me to cold air that exacerbated my asthma, leading to significant health challenges. After battling medication side effects and hospital visits, I found a new treatment. A pulmonary rehabilitation program provided essential insights on managing my condition. Ultimately, I learned to seek solutions rather than succumb to negativity due to environmental impacts on my health.
The Challenges of Moving Countries, part 1
The author reflects on the chaotic experience of relocating from South Africa to Scotland, describing it as a "guddle," a Scottish term for confusion. While embracing this chaos, she acknowledges the stress of navigating a new life, learning unfamiliar systems, and sacrificing beloved art supplies. Despite this turmoil stifling her creativity, she found solace in knitting, which provided moments of expressiveness. Ultimately, the journey demands resilience and adaptability, illustrating the complexities of starting anew in later life.
How Do Our Lives Impact Others?
On September 30, 2021, Morag celebrated Derek's British Citizenship and their move to Scotland, which took longer than expected. Reflecting on their transformative journey, Morag emphasizes the importance of savoring moments and living fully despite global challenges. She encourages focusing on joy and love rather than darkness, inspiring readers to choose positivity and light amidst adversity.
Mountain Magnificence
This is the painting by Everett Ruess which inspired my thoughts: my own personal views. There’s a place in most of us which longs for the magnitude of the high places in the rugged mountains; or maybe some long for the freedom of wide open places of plains and seas. The magnitude and the freedom … Continue reading Mountain Magnificence
The Conversation: a short story
The story, inspired by Degas’ painting, features two women, Karine and Monique, embracing independence through cycling and birdwatching, discussing societal norms and women's liberation in late 1880s France.
Growth: Butterfly cycles
Life's challenges foster growth through experiences, reflection, and connection with others.
Review and Renew
I am taking the time to let my followers know that I am fine. I know that when people I follow just stop blogging I often wonder "did they get sick?" or worse "did they die?" Well I maybe stating the obvious but I have taken a break from blogging. My last blog was in … Continue reading Review and Renew
A Car-meleon
What is your all time favorite automobile? If only a car could change it's shape like a chameleon. I like small zippy carsFor my city driving Like my Fiat 500 And big campervansFor overland plansLike road tripping And mini busses For transportingMany "usses"For communal holidays Or even a wagon To pile all my stuff inWhen … Continue reading A Car-meleon
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