quote “ In truth a family is what you make it. It is made strong, not by number of heads counted at the dinner table, but by the rituals you help family members create, by the memories you share, by the commitment of time, caring, and love you show to one another, and by the hopes … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2013
THE ROAD TO ENLIGHTENMENT?…..
QUOTE “the road to enlightenment is long and difficult and you should try not to forget snacks and magazines” ..Anne Lamott. As I understand it, according to buddhist philosophy, the road to enlightenment is to rid yourself of dependence on possessions, places and people. We I should be well on my way, because I have sold … Continue reading
Christmas is not just for puppies!
Quote..“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” ― Bob Hope Prior to last Christmas I had belonged to the bah humbug school of thought about Christmas. Having had to work at Christmas for years, … Continue reading
THE JOY OF LIFE….. (eight months later!)
Quote..“Learning to live life in the moment is part of joy“ Sarah Ban Breathnach” We both got tired of waiting! So, we’d already decided to go out and celebrate, before we saw the Doctors. Whatever the results, there were no certainties any more. and we’d better make the most of it while we could. . … Continue reading
2 DAYS TO GO…..
Quote..“Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans”…John Lennon, Beautiful boy. I don’t want to wait anymore, I spend my life waiting, as most people do. I waited to grow up, I waited to finish school, I waited to qualify in my profession, I waited to find my partner in life. … Continue reading