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I recently read an article in the New York Times about the current state of global shipping and the havoc created by, you guessed it, Covid-19. It seems that shipping companies are focussed on the lucrative China-North America trade routes. Containers sent to South America and Africa with medical supplies are empty and idling at their ports with no one interested in fetching them. Ports are short-staffed. Lockdowns create more chaos. And… Read More
Category: RenoTransformation Tags: Amusing Stories, Humor, New Adventure, Renovation, Transformation, Trying New Things
The house is barely recognizable! To transform first you must strip out what was. Then change a few things structurally; changes that will never be seen on the outside, but make for a sound foundation and also minimise future issues. The renovation is becoming such a metaphor for the transformation I’ve been going through in real life. My house and me, together on a journey. Due to the extensive nature of the… Read More
Category: RenoTransformation Tags: Finding Joy, Gratitude, Improvements, New Adventures, Renovation, Simplify, Transformation, Trying New Things
It seems unbelievable that we are now observing anniversaries of specific events and milestones of the Covid-19 pandemic. Reading my journals from that time, in February 2020 I was stockpiling wipes and hand sanitizer, on March 11, 2020 my husband took his last flight before we went to lockdown, etc. I remember discussing plans with friends for “when this is is over…”. What seemed like a quick efficient battle has turned into… Read More
Category: Writing as a Practice Tags: ArtistsWay, Humor, Self Care, Trying New Things, Writing
I’ve spent my entire adult life thinking of myself as a plant terminator. I have killed off more house plants than I can bear to think of. Even plants that are impossible to kill have withered and wasted away under my care. I absolutely love plants, and adore the trend of having lots of indoor plants of different shapes and sizes. The last time I bought indoor plants, they started dying quite… Read More
Category: Green Thumb Stories, Jamberry Circus, Self, Wellness Tags: Attention, Forming New Habits, Indoor Plants, Self Awareness, Trying New Things
Visual Arts and Practice were the two key themes this week. I painted, made a collage, watched MOMA’s Virtual Views on photography and the art of Yayoi Kusama, took photographs of things in my house, and viewed dozens of Van Gogh-inspired art projects on Instagram. I bought three small potted herbs two weeks ago and I’ve meticulously watered them, sheltered them from the storms, sent them positive loving vibes, and watched them… Read More
When you have kids, you learn to cook pancakes. Then you teach said kids to make pancakes. After a couple of disasters big and small, the family pancake factory is up and running smoothly. This makes for many pleasurable weekend mornings and long, leisurely breakfasts. This recipe is based on Mark Bittman’s Everyday Pancakes.
Category: Cooking with Kids, Food & Entertaining Tags: Breakfast, Brunch, Cooking with Kids, Trying New Things
Sunday December 31, 2017. The end of the weekend, the last day of the last month of the year. 2017 was not a great year by any measure, plenty went wrong. But I am a glass half full kind of person so I must say plenty also went right. I am grateful for the blessings showered, the opportunities to travel and learn, the deepening of friendships and the recognition of a journey… Read More
Category: Self, Wanderlust Tags: Aideu2017, Art, CountingBlessings, Dreams, Famous Quotes, GirlPower, Gratitude, Hello2018, Hope, Humor, Inspiration, MichelleObama, Trying New Things, Wanderlust
As part of my 40th birthday celebrations I signed up for a PADI Open Water Diver course. I was inspired by several close friends who have been diving for many years. Also, I didn’t want a piece of jewellery, a watch or a handbag, I wanted a new experience. My reasons for taking up scuba diving, not exactly an easy or riskless activity, went beyond turning 40. I needed new hobbies. After… Read More
Category: Self, Wanderlust Tags: Courage, Finding Joy, New Adventures, Scuba Diving, Trying New Things, Wanderlust
I did it! I took the leap of faith and asked the kind lady at the cafe to fill up a bowl of green goodness loaded with proteins and various crunchy things and set down to eat breakfast. I have been watching and hearing people eat salad for breakfast and my reaction has always been “good god!” or “yuck!”or something equally childish. Then my fantastic California-based cousin mentioned eating salad for breakfast… Read More
Category: Self Tags: Changing Habits, Finding Joy, Inspiration, Trying New Things
Jamberry Circus 