Ten days of solitude Recently, I found myself in the peculiar position of being completely on my own, for a ten- day stretch. My husband had taken himself off on an 4x4 over landing adventure, in Namibia, and my sons were visiting their brother in another Province. Lucky escapes I suspect they were all eager… Continue reading Time not my ideal solution for procrastination
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
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
Love or loathe weddings Even though I know this is a sentiment not shared by everyone, I love weddings. All weddings are special, and being sentimental, I shed a tear regardless of how well I know the couple. I also dedicate myself to enjoying the event to the utmost. When it's your own child getting… Continue reading Wedding weekend, another milestone for my fifth decade
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 two weeks since my last post, have been a whirlwind of activity, as we celebrated iconic family moments. Two family birthdays, one of them a milestone, followed by the lead- up ceremonies, namely a Kitchen Tea and a Hen's party, followed by the Bachelor Weekend, as we enter the final homestretch to beloved, first… Continue reading Affirmation through Celebrations
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
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:
No escaping the Christmas Hype Hate it or love it, Christmas and all it means to you personally, is almost upon us. At this point in the year, our senses are bombarded by a flood of Christmas hype-catalogues, suggestions, tips, menus, how to’s and what not to do’s. It’s enough to daunt the bravest… Continue reading Christmas and all that Jingles
Positive things can be stressful I’ve been plagued all week, with a vague tension headache, more annoying than debilitating. This is usually an indication that I may have some underlying stress. Why should I be stressed, the only thing different in my life is we are heading off on a longed for trip to… Continue reading Travelling with your partner can still be a challenge even in your fifties:
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