This kid. He is the youngest of five and knows very well that his is a privileged position. We both love the days that he’s home from preschool and we hang out together. These are the days he tells me, “Mummy, it’s just you and me and a cup of tea.” He was sick with…
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One lovely week
The days are beautiful here where we live, with sparkly clear, crisp mornings giving way to bright warm afternoons. The maples are dressed in their best deep reds and golds, popping out against the lawn green of people’s front yards. I’m lucky to be able to enjoy nature’s beauty in the course of my…
Feeling better after burnout
I had a rough start to this year, but am feeling much better and am trying to make changes to the way I do things to make sure I don’t get as run-down as I was in February. Greatly encouraged by the Restore workshop, which was offered again this year by author Elizabeth Foss, I’m…
I didn’t realise I was so rich until I thought about time
At the start of the summer school holidays we had a friend, a priest, over for dinner. We had a lot to talk about but one thing he mentioned briefly and I’ve thought about a bit since was our use of time. He believes that most of us are in for a shock when we…
Marilyn Rodrigues 