It was sunset time without the sun, There were clouds covering the sky, There was no wind and temperatures were warm, The Sea showed all its tricks to catch the eye. Waves were huge in the deep sea, They curled and whirled to rise high, And growled upheavals, Lashed around in every direction, Hitting boulders, … Continue reading Seaside
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Village Square
Coffee Shop On Saturday morning, I went to the gym to do a circuit training session, as I was going in, a friend sat in the lobby area and asked me if I had booked a Body Pump session. I answered no because I had never done one and was unsure if I could endure … Continue reading Village Square
Deep Breath
Deep breathing brings deep thinking and shallow breathing shallow thinking. (Elsie Lincoln Benedict) There has been days when unprecedented work comes along, I was not prepared and work place was not prepared. Fighting spirit comes into function. Fear is setting in. Unsure whether the day is even possible. A sudden turmoil throughout the system. I … Continue reading Deep Breath
Busy Day
Have you felt overwhelmed as soon as you wake up? Day ahead seems too busy? Emotionally, physically and mentally, ready to give up. Of course, we all have faced such days. The first thing I do is write out a list so I am clear about all my ties even if they are emotional. Then … Continue reading Busy Day
The Start____.
English Winter Morning. I have a choice to make today. I am thinking there are two ways to look at the thirty-first of December and hence what should be the appropriate heading. It can be the end of the year or the start of the next year. It has to be your own thinking. The … Continue reading The Start____.
The fifties and beyond !!!
London is the best city in the world. Two years of the fifties, things have changed for me. Some important things happened that improved my outlook on life. Hey ho, happy to have fallen. I had a fall and hurt my face very badly. If it had not been for the fall, I would have … Continue reading The fifties and beyond !!!
A piece of cake!!
I used to bake when kids were small but now, I do minimal baking. My children make most of the cakes and biscuits these days especially our daughter. I always love the finished product and the way it looks. Now both are at university, and I am going down to meet them I will take … Continue reading A piece of cake!!
Loneliness
Full Moon Time and again I hear people say “I am lonely .” My friends mum was here but now she has gone back, inevitably she feels lonely. Our children came over for Diwali but now both are back to their universities. My house feels empty and lonely. Pets, when not around make us feel … Continue reading Loneliness
Infinity Bridge.
One of our happy spots. The bridge at night, when there is no wind. Clear reflection deep in the River Tees. It is mesmerising to watch the colours in the dark water. This is one of our favourite walks at night, Infinity Bridge in Stockton certainly captures the imagination in many different ways. It has … Continue reading Infinity Bridge.
Ice Cream.
Late night drive, when the roads are quiet and car gets warmed up nicely, with Sunrise Radio playing great old-time songs, now then, this is the time for Mc Flurrys Ice Cream. Thank you for these twenty-hour drive throughs that we can get indulgences at the right time. Right time indeed, otherwise we would have … Continue reading Ice Cream.