Food for the soul – welcome to my world
My life and thoughts, from my table, desk or out in the world
A friend of mine is celebrating a birthday this weekend. In lieu of presents she has asked us to write letters. How long we’ve known her; what we mean to each other; what we love about her and what we might find challenging. She will save them all in an album. I’m all for it. … Continue reading letters
I was watching a documentary recently, about a family who had lost a son. His sister had the tragic job of letting her siblings know. She said that there are moments in our lives that actually change our brain chemistry. And it struck me as so true. There are those moments good and bad, that … Continue reading chemistry
I am currently doing a 30 day writing challenge with a friend. while some of the pieces are quite personal. some are food for a blog... here is one of them... My first love A recent conversation with my BFF, abut the brief time we dated best friends when we were 16 has made me … Continue reading first
I am currently doing a 30 day writing challenge with a friend . While some pieces are quite personal, some are food for a blog.... here is one of them... “I was at a fundraiser quiz tonight… in that cute little retro bar that we used to do all our work reunions. I liked the … Continue reading memory
I am currently doing a 30 day writing challenge with a friend. while some of the pieces are quite personal. some are food for a blog... here is one of them... Things that make me happy Hmmmm… this should be an easy assignment. Afterall, don’t we all know the things that make us happy? Things … Continue reading happy
“Secrets have a way of making themselves felt, even before you know there's a secret.” -Jean Ferris We all have secrets We are all privy to someone else’s secrets. It is in the nature of relationships, to know more about that person than perhaps someone who does not know them as well. We are all … Continue reading hush
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
A blog started while I was away, that paused for travel and jet lag lol My trip away has been somewhat bittersweet. I am lucky that this is my 3rd trip to The British Isles in as many years. No mean feat for someone from Aotearoa. Our isolation and distance means everywhere is far away. … Continue reading mahi
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
dance The muse and I have been travelling. As usual, she has been sparking… a lot! But I’ve been so busy that collecting her sparks into a blog has been challenging.. But today I’m travelling on a train, and the forced inactivity will mean I can give her voice….. As I journey around the British … Continue reading dance
Food for the soul - welcome to my world 