Category: FAMILY LIFE
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TIME on MY HANDS
Do you need time? A strange prompt. Time for what? Or is it about the need for more time? There’s nothing like retirement for making you realise that time is man made. There are days when you feel constantly on the go rushing around and then others where the day seems to just drag. The…
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MY THREE WISHES
You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? Without the one, the other two won’t come to pass so it’s something I will keep to myself. Travel and distance means separation is inevitable. So I live in the moment, keeping those wishes in my heart holding them in a sacred space that…
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A Feisty yet sweet little lass
Describe a family member. I was delighted to meet this wonderful little girl (and her equally lovely brother) in 2022. The grandchildren of a very dear friend and distant cousin of mine, they quickly stole my heart. You see prior to getting to know them, I always held the impression that American children were somewhat…
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MOVE COUNTRY
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? I would move to Texas at the drop of a hat, somehow I doubt they give greencards to pensioners. Something about that USA State really resonates. Their independence and can do attitude. Their kindness and friendliness, their support for the underdog. …
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Playing a musical instrument
What skill would you like to learn? Ever since I was a little girl, when I used to mess around with the piano at my aunt and uncles house, I have always wanted to learn to play the piano properly. They would show me where middle C was on the keyboard and from there I…
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Words don’t come easy
Not good grammar but it’s the title of a song after all I don’t speak the words I need to say My silence tells more than I could ever express And so I leave you to read between the lines each day As I still find myself in one hot mess I learnt (and it…
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LIFE CAN SEEM LIKE A DREAM
Although not as frequently as it used to be, (more’s the pity as it’s so enjoyable) I get the opportunity to discuss deeply spiritual matters and beliefs with my very dear friend. Everyone’s beliefs (or none) are of course so personal and dialogue with my friend, particularly after he has given Satsang on a Sunday…
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MY SCOTTISH HERITAGE
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? My Scottish heritage has given me a sense of pride underpinned by the fact that my ancestors were involved in some pretty historical moments in world history
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