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
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:
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:
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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