Tag Archives: Reflections

A couple of recent corkers

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

My husband and I attempted to usher Akasha, our six year old, off to bed. She, as usual, came up with several excuses as to why she should stay up but we didn’t give in and insisted that we, as … Continue reading →

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Be Right Back

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Gosh. I haven’t forgotten you. I promise. I haven’t fallen off the Earth. Or drowned in a puddle. Seriously. Once I did almost drown in a puddle. A long time ago. I kept wading. And thinking how deep can this … Continue reading →

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A bit more of the chin chining

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Yesterday felt like a very special day for a multitude of reasons. One of them wasn’t because the first fly of the year got past the fly net and spent the whole evening trying to divert my attention from my … Continue reading →

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Say what?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by

Today is not only my second blogoversary. It’s also the first anniversary of Tilly Bud’s and my 101 tasks in 1001 days challenge. To celebrate the incredible occasion we both have various posts going up on our blogs today. We … Continue reading →

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Another magic moment

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

Sometimes there are moments in life that warm you from the tips of your toes to the roots of your hair. And back again. I had one of those moments yesterday. I watched from the sidelines as my littlest princess … Continue reading →

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2011 – The things I’ve learned

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

Well folks, that’s it for 2011 and we’re welcoming 2012. I’m hoping for a year of good health, much laughter and time to write. I’d like to wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year and thank … Continue reading →

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Gee Thanks!

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

Some days I think I’ve lost my sense of humour. But then I have an adorable thirteen-year-old who says things like, “Mum, are you sure you don’t want to lie down after this – you look really crappy!” And then … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget to pack your toothbrush

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

If you decide to go on a self-catering holiday with Mr Fix-It and four children then you have to be organized. You have to remember everything. I remembered: four different types of toothpaste, three sorts of mouthwash, toothpicks, five electric … Continue reading →

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Do you agree with the death penalty?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

WordPress asked: Do you agree with the death penalty? Is it ever right to kill? And under what circumstances? Is it worth the risks of being wrong? Yes, actually, I do. And my circumstances are extremely specific. I agree with … Continue reading →

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Time for some w(h)ine(ing)

Posted on September 17, 2011 by

I really, really need to have a grump. I thought about popping into that Thai massage parlour I am driving past on a daily basis at the moment. It has an anti-stress massage advertisement in the window: Head, neck and … Continue reading →

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