sixty

I have been a bit quiet around here. I have to confess to being a bit preoccupied since I’ve returned. There is always an inevitable flatness after a big adventure; and combined with jet lag and too many ‘thoughts’; I have found myself unable to finish anything I start writing. Once more I have a … Continue reading sixty →

legacy

I’ve been watching tv shows with the family on this holiday. Mostly haven’t been my cup of tea, but I can keep busy of an evening, so it doesn’t really matter lol One of the shows dealt with a family dynasty and inter family wars. The message being you had to be prepared to “die … Continue reading legacy →

age

A friend of mine has a t-shirt that says, “I don’t know how to act my age, I’ve never been this age before”.. It’s a sentiment that rings so true for me. I turn 60 in a couple of months. To me, that’s a ridiculous number! I don’t know what age I feel, but it … Continue reading age →

time-travel

The Past is a foreign country: they do things differently there - L.P. Hartley We often stare fondly into The Past, wishing we were still there. People. Places. Experiences. Things, we may never fully have appreciated at the time, call to us. Especially when Now is not easy or comfortable. Sometimes we physically travel back … Continue reading time-travel →

rain

As is usual at this time of year; I have started a writing challenge with a good friend… this year we have to write 4 pieces – 2 prose and 2 poems; with topics decided by friends. As I prefer prose; I'm writing prose pieces with a poem thrown in for good measure These are … Continue reading rain →