by Barbara | Aug 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
Today the kids went back to school. And as I watched them head in the gates and renew school friendships again after the summer I thought about the importance of school friends. I have many friends, gathered from various stages in my life. But my two oldest friends...
by Barbara | Aug 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
This is the view from my eye view when I am cooking dinner – particularly if it involves chicken.Makes me nervous – 6 eyes boring into my back. And one day I will fall over them all as I move from cooker to sink and back again! I would be very lonely...
by Barbara | Aug 25, 2009 | Uncategorized
It was a gorgeous warm, sunny and still day. The lake reflecting the sky perfectly. Our picnic ended being a stand up and run around affair for the girls who were terrorised by wasps! Silly women! Dylan is not the most enthusiastic swimmer on the planet. He prefers a...
by Barbara | Aug 23, 2009 | Uncategorized
We have just one week left of Summer Holidays. Today is Sunday and this day next week, my girls will be making sure they have all they need for their return to school on the Monday. A new school year and both of them move on to new teachers and a new classroom. And as...
by Barbara | Aug 18, 2009 | Uncategorized
The first hints of autumn are in the air today. A hint of dampness.A change in the light.A slowing of energy.A sense of the Earth drawing energy inwards.The animals are feeling it too.
by Barbara | Aug 15, 2009 | Uncategorized
First of all, thanks to all who left a comment on my previous post on the subject of Living Your Best Life. Having had a week to mull this over and the inspiration provided by your thoughts, here is some of what I think.Know who you are: I know this sounds maybe a...