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  • What Matters

    What Matters

    Last Monday was a busy morning for us hibernating hobbits. We had the plumber in to sort out our leaky pipe and Norm had to go out to the chemist and for a shop. That is how narrow our lives have become! Navajo went with Norm to the shops and when Nava sees that Norm…

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  • Anarchy and Freedom

    Anarchy and Freedom

    The world is full of rioting and chaos at the moment. This week the death of George Floyd has sent the States into anarchy and many international cities have also protested in support. At least 25 cities in the United States including Atlanta, Detroit, New York, Washington, Nashville, Indianapolis, Reno and San Jose were the…

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  • Simple Pleasures

    Simple Pleasures

    As much as I have been resisting joining in with the perky ‘Be Productive Brigade’ I must confess to a feeling of great self satisfaction at the end of last weekend. Norm and I were both busy wee bees and I have really enjoyed looking at the fruits of our labours all week. As well…

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  • The Ups and Downs of In

    The Ups and Downs of In

    Last Sunday my bipolar-ness and anxiety were on full boil. I was so weepy and sad on Mother’s Day because I missed my children so much but after a day of Norman spoiling me and the zoom call with my Mom and my kids that evening I was on such a joyous high. It’s a…

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  • Levels, Stages and Life Lessons

    Levels, Stages and Life Lessons

    We are in our 7th week of self isolation and all of SA is still at level 4 of the national lockdown. Many South Africans returned to work this week which means that as industries start back up we will now be at risk of having electricity load shedding to add to our list of…

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