Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Attitude
Stairs & Luggage
At home today my 3 year old and I went to walk down our stairs. That is, until he decided that it would be easier, more fun and less effort on his part, if I carried him down the stairs instead. So the request "Mummy carry" was made. And willingly I did. An otherwise inconsequential trip… Continue reading Stairs & Luggage
The Dentist’s Chair
Today I took my 6 year old son to the dentist. As we walked towards the clinic, a little hand slipped into mine and a voice whispered "I am scared". I reassured my little chap and squeezed his hand in encouragement. I told him to be brave and in we went. He chatted happily to the Dentist about… Continue reading The Dentist’s Chair
Vision Redefined
In the world of Tablet advertising, all announcing a plethora of new features and technology that I can barely keep up with, from retina display to thinner bezels, one company has the sleek slogan that I could identify with (and actually remember!) - "vision redefined". Of course said slogan was then backed up by all the techno terminology, but I liked the… Continue reading Vision Redefined
Moments & Memories
Savour
verb: savour taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it to the full. enjoy or appreciate (something pleasant) to the full, especially by lingering over it. Savour is such a delicious sounding word. Pregnant with promise as to the delectable treats that must be consumed to then justify using the word. Today, on a rare… Continue reading Savour
Where are the brakes?!
This post is part of Lysa TerKeurst’s “The Best Yes” Blog Tour which I am delighted to be a part of along with many other inspiring bloggers. To learn more and join us, CLICK HERE. I had a dream last night that terrified me! One of the ones you wake up relieved to know it was… Continue reading Where are the brakes?!
The Tourist
A colleague of mine recently returned from a holiday in New York. His first time there. He showed me the photos he'd taken. There were the typical photos of the Statue of Liberty, The Empire State building and Times Square. But then there were the photos of the more normal, everyday sights and experiences -… Continue reading The Tourist
Some say love….
Bette Midler's song "The Rose" came on the radio today. A song I well know. Back in the day, It was a popular choice as a wedding song when I was in our School Choir that often sang at weddings. It starts off somewhat sadly and poignant. Actually if I may be blunt, somewhat miserably… Continue reading Some say love….
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