Stories from the journey home
It’s been an emotional and busy few days. We have been packing, throwing things out and donating things to charity shops. We will move out of our apartment tomorrow. My husband will be headed to London before us. And we will follow him shortly after. It’s been so very sad to say goodbye to people, […]
Not long now before I leave this behind. Via the Daily Post Photo Challenge #74: Dreaming
Look for the helpers. When disaster strikes or difficulties occur, Mr Roger‘s mother told him to look for the helpers. “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, […]
I am going to miss this beach. I am going to miss walking on its sand and feeling its cool water wash over my feet. Not long now before we are London bound. For Debbie’s Six Word Saturday.
Captured one evening in Thailand. Dancers about to entertain the crowd. It was a beautiful evening full of delicious food, dancing and music. Via the Daily Post Photo Challenge #63: Movement
Say cheese!! Taken fresh today as the Challenge requested. Via the Daily Post Photo Challenge #68: Today
“You can’t trust the media. They will always tell you bad things,” our 12 year old told me one night. “No they don’t,” I defended. “Seriously mum. Would you be interested in a story of dogs playing with butterflies or some war somewhere that is killing millions of people?” “Dogs playing with butterflies.” “No you […]
Me: Come on. Let’s go. Things to do. Movies to see. Him: Mum I’m on holidays. You’re not supposed to move when you’re on holidays. I managed to drag him off the couch and push him out the door without too much fuss. It was a cute movie. For Debbie’s Six Word Saturday!
Frangipanis remind me of warm summer days. Via the Daily Post Photo Challenge #67: Summer
I am going to miss these beautiful gum trees when we leave. For Debbie’s Six Word Saturday!
Here we go again. I thought I had left that nomadic life behind me. I thought I had finally settled. I married, had a son and made this country my home. I was ready to put down roots. I didn’t expect my husband to say he wanted to move. I didn’t expect he’d one day […]
This came in the mail recently. It’s about a group of young Afghans determined to form a community devoted to peace. “We sound idealistic?” The leader of the community asks in the foreword. “No, we refuse to believe that love is idealistic. Relationships are revolutionary and love their most powerful energy.” It is my contribution […]
I know a little boy. He is not like the others. He likes clapping and stomping his feet. At times during class, he would lie down and stare through the tiny gap between the door and the floor to see the world on the other side. The first time I met him he wouldn’t hold […]
Old suitcases have their charm. My contribution to this week’s Six Word Saturday!
