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Used up?

As with all things living, we have a time limit, a sell-by-date, an end point. This is not a post about the after life and my Christian belief of spending eternity with my Saviour, it is more about the practical aspect of being used up, wrung out, cast aside. Perhaps it’s the end of aContinue reading “Used up?”

Lakes & Litter

It appears that most of my posts involve reflection, in some form or another and primarily in the comparison department, due to the interest I find in each place on this wonderful planet that we get to call home, sometimes for only a short stop, and others for longer. With that in mind, here goesContinue reading “Lakes & Litter”

The taste of a memory.

Raspberries. No matter where in the world I find myself, the moment that I put a raspberry into my mouth, I am instantly transported back to my maternal Grandmother. More precisely, her vegetable garden on their farm in the Bulwer district of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. It is said that the sense of smell isContinue reading “The taste of a memory.”

The night sky

On a night of restlessness, Darling sleeping peacefully next to me, I gaze at the rectangle of the open window lightness and see the stars shining in the Heavens… At the risk of lapsing into sounding prophetically poetic, I am reminded of my great aunt who passed away peacefully at the ripe old age ofContinue reading “The night sky”

Reunions.

I shall certainly be looking like I took a trip down a flight of stairs with all the pinching that I’m finding myself doing: who’s life IS this anyway??? Whilst Darling and I are gratefully “gapping”, in a quest to live our lives to the fullest and at the same time to enjoy a littleContinue reading “Reunions.”

Another trip around the sun!

What is it about birthdays that terrify some and enchant others? I’m of the latter persuasion! It is with a tremendous sense of gratitude that I get to celebrate another trip around the sun, certainly with the Son at the centre of my life, I have a whole lot to be grateful for. Faith aside,Continue reading “Another trip around the sun!”

Rose-tinted spectacles.

What is it about a holiday that brings out the romantic in most, the nostalgia in some and the jaundiced eye in others? I guess it all comes down to attitude, along with a sense of adventure and a dose of wisdom in the mix. Having owned a gift & decor retail outlet on theContinue reading “Rose-tinted spectacles.”

Dutch dog-dash vs Swiss saunters.

High up in the rural slopes of the Swiss mountains we have found ourselves enjoying the cleanest air that is becoming a little fresher each morning on our walk – Autumn is upon us – and, apart from the obvious gradient difference between NL and CH, the other difference is of the canine variety, orContinue reading “Dutch dog-dash vs Swiss saunters.”

Opportunity of opposites.

A new chapter in our adventuring has begun, thanks to the incredible generosity of dear friends who own a holiday home in the rural regions of Switzerland where we have the privilege of basing ourselves for the next couple of months. We’ve arrived at a junction in our lives and so too the seasons: AutumnContinue reading “Opportunity of opposites.”

Last days…

At the risk of sounding apocalyptic, these “last days” prior to departure are turmoil of every kind. The most obvious being the sorting through, clearing out, discarding, treasuring, packing, storing. The less obvious are the emotional ones and for me it is the notion of leaving an old familiar routine behind which tugs at meContinue reading “Last days…”