Sage advice from Cauldrons and Cupcakes

“No person, trying to take responsibility for her or his identity, should have to be so alone. There must be those among whom we can sit down and weep, and still be counted as warriors.” ~ Adrienne Rich I’ve noticed a worrying phenomena lately. People are going to great lengths to make their life […] via…

Cousins creating memories.

During the holidays we were looking after two of our grandchildren and while they were with us our other grandchildren visited for a few days.  Seeing the children renew their friendships, they don’t see each other very often, and enjoy each others company, was a delight to watch.  New cousins were met for the first…

Happiness is. . . .

I received a phone call last night and at the end of it I could feel that I was uplifted by it.  The phone call was from a very dear friend.  I am not what people would call a good friend as I am hopeless at making contact with people.  It is generally left to…

Book of Lost Threads but wool plays a part. . .

Indeed there were many lost threads in this book but wool also played a part. This was a delightful book, another feel good read. It was so long ago.  The person he was then no longer existed.  What was he supposed to say to this. . .  this interloper who had materialised on his doorstep?…

Melbourne and memories, it really is a small world

Recently we were in Melbourne for a two night stay and had a wonderful time but my reason for this blog post is to share with you a lovely surprise I had while there. My husband and I were going down in the lift of our hotel when it stopped at a floor and another…

The gift of friendship

I have just spent three wonderful days with two of my friends from Canberra.  Some of you would know that I used to live in Canberra, in fact we spent 33 years of our married life in Canberra, or close by. My friends still live in Canberra and I try to catch up with them…