Category: Life
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Check and Mate
Chess is the game of the day here now. I had the chess pieces. Made by John’s grandmother when Ceramics classes were all the rage. Do you remember? Maybe in the 70’s? Anyway I had the pieces but no board so Hugo took the legs off a funny little fold up table that has been hanging about for…
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15 minutes and 30 seconds
An Interesting Challenge for you for today. For a child: Sit with her or him for 15 minutes a day and allow that child to direct your play. Or direct the conversation. Time it. Give them the power for a whole fifteen minutes. No television. No music. No interruptions. No phone. Fifteen minutes of uninterrupted…
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When did I become a …
… PIG Farmer. When did I become a pig farmer? I am sure that was not my intention. I say yes to a few twists and turns then Bam without so much as a by your leave I am in possession of multiple pigs in varying stages of growth, nutritional requirements and expectations. Tima is…
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“If in Doubt ..
… leave it Out.” That is what my Dad used to say and it holds true every single time. For me at least. Doubt is often a warning. “Think a little more.” Doubt says. “Maybe you should say, No.” Doubt says. NO is an important word. And we should use it more often. Gently but…
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Sunday Light.
Geraldine has forgiven me. A little bit. But is still giving me a look as she breezes past. Hugo got a wee fright when he was sitting in the garden and Geraldine flew up from behind and landed on his shoulder – he walked around for a while with her there before she flew off. It is…
The Kitchen's Garden 