Remember the "He loves me, He loves me not" game with a daisy that you'd do? Pulling a petal off one by one to see if it ended with "He loves' me or "He loves me not." It struck me today that it's something we can also play with our lives. Maybe it's the "Good mum,… Continue reading Good Mum, Bad Mum…
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
The Christmas Bucket
Yes I know, Christmas is long gone and everyone's Christmas trees are packed away (I hope!). In saying that, I did buy a Christmas Decoration today, and come to think of it last week as well! Too early to be talking about Christmas 2015?! But actually it is Christmas 2014 that I want to revisit. You… Continue reading The Christmas Bucket
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The Equilibrium of Life
Equilibrium – a state in which opposing forces of influences are balanced. In economics, physics and chemistry the term equilibrium is used to define balance – a system in which competing influences are balanced. Whether it be supply and demand in economics or the net force in physics. Equilibrium is a fancy world for balance. That mid-point… Continue reading The Equilibrium of Life
Juggling Monkeys & Herding Kittens
Herding Kittens, juggling monkeys - yes that pretty much sums up parenthood, in the early years at least. Haven't reached the teens or tweens years yet! Herding kittens I think sometimes might even be easier. As it is, gone are the days of deciding to go out and then merely grabbing your bag and keys and… Continue reading Juggling Monkeys & Herding Kittens
What I learned from a traffic jam
"Travelling home from holiday we had quite a few choices of routes home. All really much of a muchness (or so we thought!). For on our chosen route we encountered a traffic jam - a big one. One that had us in stop / start manoeuvres for a good 30 minutes. Frustrating enough if… Continue reading What I learned from a traffic jam
May the Lord…
Fearless
Fearless - showing a lack of fear Fearless - bold, courageous, daring, plucky. That was definitely me this weekend, Exploring the sights of Rotorua we did the big splash (as in sitting in a boat while it plunges into the water at great speed!). Not one for heights or hurtling at great speed towards earth it… Continue reading Fearless
The Curated Life
I've always thought being a Curator would be an interesting job. Great job title too! Effectively you take care of objects - artwork, collectibles, historic items. I imagine beautiful objects - the Mona Lisa perhaps, works of Monet, Michelangelo's statues. Ok probably bits of broken pottery that is thousands of years old. Still, I imagine life as a… Continue reading The Curated Life
Blue Skies & Lollipops 