Tag Archives: lessons

On the doorstep…

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

Have you ever laid in the dew damp grass of morning and watched the petals of a daisy unfold, purest white, lifting its heart to the sun? Or seen a newborn creature take its first breath, opening its eyes on … Continue reading →

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A parting gift…

Posted on March 6, 2019 by

I saw the sunrise warm the curves of your body. I have seen you glimmering, damp with sea-spray, and standing on the high moors surrounded by heather. I have felt secure in your embrace, safe from the cares of the … Continue reading →

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Debunking Granny…

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

It was Barb Taub that started me thinking, with her collection of gems learned over the years. One in particular I recognised and yet, on the five occasions when I have been rushed to hospital in an ambulance, all sirens … Continue reading →

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Mr. Thornber’s Distress ~ Adele #writephoto

Posted on October 3, 2018 by

After he washed and dried his face, Mr. Thornber walked to the window and looked out. His room afforded him one of the most pleasant views of the grounds. It was another rather agreeable afternoon. The first signs of spring … Continue reading →

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Guest Author – Dianne Noble: A love-affair with India

Posted on December 10, 2016 by

The first time I visited India I was ten years old, flying back to England with my parents and brothers after a three year tour in Singapore. Our RAF Hermes plane took almost three days, stopping in several countries to … Continue reading →

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A Simple Thing

Posted on April 23, 2016 by

I write a lot about joy. It is a simple thing, a word of a mere three letters, but it can be such a difficult state to attain in this crazy world in which we live. The stresses and strains … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on February 2, 2014 by

As I may be without internet access for several days I thought I would share a few old posts from the early days of the blog. My apologies to those who may have seen them already. Looking through old poems … Continue reading →

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Frustration

Posted on January 26, 2014 by

Yesterday found me running errands for my son, a fifty mile round trip to collect something that was supposed to be in stock… and wasn’t. I could have ordered it and had it delivered, but wanted it quickly so I … Continue reading →

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Searching for Being

Posted on January 15, 2014 by

The Self Detectives: Searching for Being: the quest for Inner Light We are spiritual beings in a material world. It can be difficult to reconcile the two and many questions are asked of how and why. This series of interactive … Continue reading →

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Threads

Posted on January 15, 2014 by

I used to do a lot of embroidery. No matter how neatly you try and work, or how carefully you preserve the integrity of each individual skein and hue, winding them carefully around cards to keep them separate and useful, … Continue reading →

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