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
Tag: Jesus
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
When Peace…
Intent on being Intentional
"intentional : - done on purpose, deliberate, calculated, conscious, done on purpose, intended, planned, meant, considered, wilful, purposeful, purposive, pre-planned. I've decided that my word for 2015 is going to be "intentional" and I am intent on it! And yes I am sure I break a rule of English by using the definition of the… Continue reading Intent on being Intentional
The Aspirational Life (or handbag!)
Walking past a department store counter it caught my eye. How could it not - a beautiful delicate blue chevron patterned bag. Eye catching and gorgeous. And that was before I picked it up and appreciated the practicalities of the design. You will be relieved, if not surprised to know, that I put it back… Continue reading The Aspirational Life (or handbag!)
The Search for Serenity
serenity : - the state or quality of being serene; the absence of mental stress or anxiety I've been captivated by the word "serenity" for many years now. Ever since reading the novel, "I take thee Serenity." While the book focuses on a couple - Peter and Serenity, trying to make wise choices in a busy,… Continue reading The Search for Serenity
Blue Skies & Lollipops 