Tag Archives: wisdom

Saying a warm farewell to a wonderful influence in my life

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

I learnt on Monday this week that a woman who influenced so much of my life had passed away aged 90 years. Marie Bell’s name first came into my consciousness as a young child when my parents spoke of her … Continue reading →

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The ordinary and familiar

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

I recently read a piece on a daily email I subscribe to about how familiar things are often very ordinary things which bring us enjoyment and comfort. Sometimes it is only when something familiar disappears from our life do we … Continue reading →

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Ornamental Thoughtfulness

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

Every so often I see that someone is doing something out of the ordinary that is simple, meaningful and moving. Mary Whalley describes herself as an artist and an educator here. Here is a link to Ornamental Thoughtfulness which was … Continue reading →

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Rumi quote on Tuesday

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

Out beyond right and wrong, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. – Rumi

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Strength

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

I have two quotes about strength to offer to you today. This one came from Karen in a comment she left on this blog. It spoke to me on many levels. “Sometimes the bravery and strength is in how we … Continue reading →

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Who needs a soothing, soft walled pink room?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Normal transmission has resumed here with a cold southerly wind blowing rain across in drizzling drifts. Jazz, our cat loves to keep warm and snug. He has always enjoyed climbing into a fitted sheet that has been draped over the … Continue reading →

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Quote from Karen Salmansohn

Posted on July 16, 2012 by
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The last leaf on the tree

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

Our tall, beautiful, self sown flowering cherry tree has just one last leaf on it. Despite being battered by many gale force winds this leaf is still on the tree as I type this post. I’ve been considering possible metaphors … Continue reading →

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A quote for Monday

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

“Revelations are found in clouds” Serge Kahili King

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Matariki and quintessence

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Matariki, the Maori New Year celebrates the return of the Pleiades star constellation to our southern night sky. This occurs at the time of the shortest day. My Camellia Quintessence (more here about this lovely plant) near my door bloomed … Continue reading →

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