A little too close for comfort One of my challenges for this decade ,was relocating from a large, sprawling garden and house, to a much smaller property in another Province. Along with this came the readjustment to living in much closer proximity to my neighbours, which of course means a substantial loss of privacy. It… Continue reading Respect: The best defence when it comes to neighbours
A new personal challenge One of my resolutions of my fifth decade is to set myself personal challenges. My idea being that challenges lift you out of your comfort zone, remind you that you are alive, and give you a new reflection of yourself. Reminding my brain that it still functions For me, these challenges… Continue reading Read, read, read
Rendezvous at Eland's Bay So how, on a sunny Friday afternoon, did I find myself seated with a somewhat disparate group of individuals, in an indeterminate hotel, located in the tiny, hamlet of Elands Bay, best known for surfing, on the West Coast, of South Africa? Organised hiking trail I would be spending the next… Continue reading Hiking the splendours of the West Coast Shoreline
New place, new challenge Moving to a new place, always has its challenges. I knew, from the outset, relocating from the warm sub- tropical climate of Durban, on the East Coast of Africa, to the cooler, West Coast would not be without difficulties. Blinded by a pretty face Some of these problems I anticipated and… Continue reading A rat in the System
Have time, must explore As an addicted Country Life Magazine fan, I love quaint little towns and villages. I'm enjoying being at a point in my life, with the freedom, and means, to explore a little more fully the treasure trove of delightful spots in the Western Cape. Don't overlook the wonders of your own… Continue reading A quaint and gracious village, Greyton, Western Cape
The next blurred phase of our adult lives Some life events are definitive markers of having reached a new stage of life and oddly it is not necessarily physical. The real kicker for me is, it’s not a subtle scene shift whereby you gently merge into the next phase. It’s more likely a dramatic block… Continue reading Musings on Parenting the young Adult Generation in my fifties
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens As you probably have already gathered, I’m a keen gardener, and a great fan of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Situated in the Province of the Western Cape of South Africa, it is, in my humble opinion, believe one of the most beautiful botanical gardens, in the world. My weekly mental workout At… Continue reading Maintaining my life like a garden
Keep Christmas expectation realistic Five days ago, I hopped onto a plane, and winged my way to Durban to join extended family for Christmas festivities. I was a little anxious, Christmas doesn't always mirror our family expectations. Christmas is hard work As always, the three days leading up to Christmas itself were a frenzied scramble… Continue reading Post Christmas Reflections:
Change is inevitable as we grow older, but a sense of humour is our first line of defence, and it doesn't age This has been a big year of change for me. Positive or negative, change amounts to stress. Stress of course impacts our health and well- being. Not usually given to huge amounts… Continue reading Laughing that Stress Away
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