Autumn leaves … and peace arrives?

Hello .. and welcome to my October offerings .. I first want to express my gratitude for the fact that I can witness and appreciate the quietly falling leaves. My world is peaceful. My garden is a haven of tranquility. I am a universe away from conflict and turmoil...

What is it about happiness?

As Voltaire, the French philosopher said ‘I choose happiness because it is good for my health.’ Quote from John Lennon …  “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to...

The Dangers of Dialogue …

Ha ha .. And you thought conversation was safe! Why do you think we talk so much about the weather and avoid religion and politics?? We can all agree on the weather .. and the price of bread … But what of religion and politics? Why are we threatened by another...

Living in an uncertain world.

May I be so bold … as to suggest … We live in a May Be world. We like to think we live in a certain world. And for the most part we do – because we have designed it that way. The trains and planes are certain to run on time. The shops are certain to...

Have you found your cheer leaders?

We all have people in our lives who think we’re wonderful. Some of us even have Cocker Spaniels who think we are beyond wonderful! Many of you have children under 10!! Many more of you have pupils and students and protegés. Some of you have faithful followers, raving...