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It’s going to be a little quiet here……..
Well; it is almost over. Our time in New Zealand has flown by and after nearly 18 months we are packing and making plans to have a last minute wander around. Then it’s back to the UK for a much … Continue reading
OK, now I feel like a dinosaur…..
In my ongoing attempt to learn how the Internet is screwed together I thought that I would have a look at what people are ‘searching for’ . Oh. Well……. I kind of expected that. So with the ‘remove adult content’ filter … Continue reading
Visiting Africa changes you……..
It changed me for the better and although not everyone would agree, I see that as their problem not mine. After all, I cannot expect other people to feel the way I do, as they have not seen exactly what … Continue reading
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Tagged africa, death, happy, learning lessons, lessons, life, rwanda, taking for granted, travel, uganda, world
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Middle age…..or mid life crisis?
I have just had a few days exploring the North of New Zealand, enjoying the rather open roads and the quiet contemplation that goes with such driving. It was along such a stretch, with everyone else having dozed off, that … Continue reading
Maybe the world is not so complicated….
Let me explain; I have been around with my two little kids a lot this year and spent quite a lot of time in kindergarten and primary school, amongst people who work with children year in year out. I often … Continue reading
Taking stuff for granted.
Been having problems with our electricity today, (dozy neighbour + chainsaw + tree + overhead power lines = problem) And because we live out in the sticks and catch water off the roof, no electricity means no water in the … Continue reading
immunity from life’s harshest lesson
Why are we so immune from learning hard lessons from others? Oh, don’t get me wrong, we make all the right noises about ‘living life to the max’ after hearing about someone dying young. But after a couple of hours … Continue reading
having it all
Having won the ‘ovarian’ lottery and being born ‘lucky’, secure and having the benefit of a good education I often wonder why it isn’t enough sometimes. It doesn’t seem to be enough for lots of people similarly privileged either. Living … Continue reading
typo
Had a nice moment today. Not sure why I do it. It must make me look terribly anal really. But when I see spelling mistakes or errors on websites I always contact them and let them know. I guess that … Continue reading
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