I wish my father knew …

I wish my father knew …

Death is devastating. It obliterates the very foundation of your life and leaves you rudderless and adrift. But when death comes knocking, it also has the power to heal. I don’t think my dad realised just how much he was loved, admired and respected until last year....

Why did it take me so long?

I have found a new hobby and I am loving it. Talk about a learning curve. I have started taking photographs. Not only is my brain being stretched in ways I did not think possible, I have discovered a really interesting side effect of photography. I now look at my...

Shattered trust

I have had my heart broken by two people during the last month. And all because of lies and gossiping. That kind of pain that strikes you when you discover the betrayal and lies is crushing. It’s so bad you wonder why it does not kill you. It leaves you...

Is drinking really bad for you?

According to the BBC Breakfast show there is no safe level of drinking.  “Are you looking forward to a nice glass of wine this evening after a hard week back at work? Well this news might unsettle you – new official guidelines say there is NO safe level of...

Have faith my love

Have faith my love For the time will come When his heart will open And let in your light His soul has been searching An entire lifetime for you But he cannot see it for The pain and fear blind him Be patient my love Your love will gently soothe Your heart will warm...

Why I de-activated my Facebook account

I hope you had a happy holiday season and for those of you who celebrate Christmas, a very Merry Christmas. For some, this time of year can be very difficult and it was like that for me. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and...

Julie & Julia

I love watching movies. Almost as much as reading books. Movies allow me to escape and lose myself in a world that does not resemble my own. My favourites are those that are mythical and magical. Those that free me from the stress of daily life and allow me to...

The circle contracts

This year has been a year of loss. My circle of friends and family has shrunk significantly. Not through death though. Some of the shrinkage has been a deliberate choice. Some have been coming for a long time. And for some, there is no explanation. Losing people in...

Difficult relationships

It’s no accident that certain people come into your life. They arrive unannounced and proceed to tear up your preconceived ideas and patterns. Often they disrupt your life so badly that you may wish you had never met them. But you have something to learn from them....