When it comes to parenting, there is no balance. The simple fact is you juggle, and some things slip. In the early months of DD’s life, it was sleep, daily showers and housework (never the laundry though. I was always doing laundry). Later on it was time with friends, time to myself that got squeezed … Continued
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Six Word Fridays: unexpected
Anger can come up so unexpectedly As can love, jealousy and sadness What you thought was, just isn’t How unexpected the force of feeling Reality is shifted – a knee-jerk reaction? Or was the emotion wading (waiting?) Biding its time beneath the surface Surprising only you – but then again Perhaps you’re just good at … Continued
Favourite place to be
This is DD’s favourite place to be. At the park, yes. But more specifically, in a swing. As I push her back and forth, she closes her eyes and let’s the breeze caress her face. Back and forth. Back and forth – a light smile on her face. While I am the agent of physics … Continued
Six Word Fridays: trial and error
for me, trial and error is: K1, P1, K2tog, P2tog and repeat dropped stitch – oh no! try again. knitting: fun…but not always easy. — It’s Six Word Fridays and this week’s prompt is ‘trial and error’. What does trial and error make you think of? Read Melissa’s blog to see how others have shared … Continued
Wordless Wednesday: jumping by
Look who jumped in for a quick visit. I swear he’s smiling at me.
Six Word Fridays: speak
Sometimes emotion can’t be held in Burning, itching you from the inside Bubbling, gurgling for release – viciously determined Until finally screaming its way out Words tumbling across the neglected gaps Filling parts you stifled, let stale From happiness to anger this applies No longer tamped, a gushing release Until replete, doing what it must … Continued
I just can’t get enough…words
I’ve got a big old case of writer’s block. Not exactly exciting news to share but there it is. The truth. To be honest, I know the reason. I haven’t been focusing on blogging these past few months. Somehow I’ve let life get in the way of getting words down on the page screen. Doh. … Continued
Wordless Wednesday: Summer Vacation
These two photos were taken this afternoon by our neighbour in her beautiful garden. Bliss!
Six Word Fridays: love
The truth: I love social media Not for the tools or gadgetry Although that does play a part It’s for the connections I’ve made The people who have enriched me The opportunities to build/contribute something Greater than myself; supporting my community Participating, engaging, learning, sharing – yes, yes All those trite, over-used expressions Are really, … Continued
5 Reasons you should participate in a Twitter chat (or two)
Twitter chats are a great way to connect and engage with others, especially if you are new to Twitter and looking to build your network. Even if you are one of the seasoned Twitterati, these chats offer tremendous opportunity to make new connections and sustain existing relationships (you never know who you might know in … Continued