Everyone’s had one, a wound that wouldn’t heal, and then it filled with pus!!As a child, growing up on a farm, getting injured was almost a daily occurrence. My brother and I became ‘tough’ boys, regularly taking skin off our knees or feet as we played games in the...
For those of you into exercise, your wisdom will clarify today’s thought. Out walking in the morning is always a refreshing lift for the day, particularly the tough part when facing steep hills. At the bottom, whether you are a cyclist, jogger or walker, you make a...
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be in a place where there were lots of gorgeous butterflies? In various sizes, with a kaleidoscope of colours?I come from a region that features the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly, a beautiful and exquisite creature. Currently its survival is...
What a challenge I faced? I am not the most impractical person at home and here I was searching for a successful solution to a very unstable cement balustrade. What a struggle! Where do I go? Who do I talk to?It wasn't very long before plan A, B & C were...
Ever admired the beauty of chocolate? Its luscious taste and intricate designs?In preparation for Easter, my daughter was making some special chocolates as a gift. She had bought the very best raw chocolate available, coming in packets as little buttons.To create her...
I read of a horrendous story of a stolen car and a baby’s death. The mother stepped out of the car for just a moment, and a young thief took the chance to slip into the driver’s seat and tear away, unaware of the 11-month old baby in the back seat.With the distraught...
What a privilege it was! A few days ago I talked with a beautiful person, someone that just oozed life’s experience. She had a depth to her that is missing in many people, because they haven’t had to travel the same journey.Mary had been diagnosed with breast cancer...