Easter Sunday 2024. Went for lunch with parentals, brother, sis in law and their two kiddos. It was a quietish lunch on the deck of a restaurant. Nice. Bro and fam lefr and took Dad with ... home. Mom and I sat a little longer to enjoy the view, the vibe, ... to chat and … Continue reading 2024 | page 91 of 366 | sit a little longer
Month: March 2024
2024 | page 90 of 366 | laugh
What makes you laugh? The first thought is ... laughing with people versus laughing at people. With is the one. At is the problem for various reasons. What makes me laugh ... when I find myself in a situation which I promised not to land myself in decades before. God has a sense of humour … Continue reading 2024 | page 90 of 366 | laugh
2024 | page 89 of 366 | hot cross buns and pickled fish
Part of the Easter tradition of my family and people is hot cross buns and pickled fish in Good Friday. Mom or I make the pickled fish and sometimes we have fish balls and other fish favourites too for this day. Usually we buy our hot cross buns from a shop ... whoever makes the … Continue reading 2024 | page 89 of 366 | hot cross buns and pickled fish
2024 | page 88 of 366 | no
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? in the process of growing up the option to say no was very scarce ... raised conservatively and protected. if something did not sit or feel right i had to find a different way to express the boundary. interesting. the one … Continue reading 2024 | page 88 of 366 | no
2024 | page 87 of 366 | understanding
What’s something most people don’t understand? Kindness. Authenticity. Intentionality. Inclusion. Connection. Forgiveness. Change. Growth. Kindness. Being kind to people matter to you and to the person. The other peraon deserves kindness as much as you do. Authenticity. Don't hide who you are when you engage with people, maintain the you in everything you do so … Continue reading 2024 | page 87 of 366 | understanding
2024 | page 86 of 366| winter is coming (the others too)
What is your favorite type of weather? I was born in the Southern Hemisphere winter at the end of June in the Chinese year of the dragon. I love winter in the Western Cape, South Africa. The rain, the grey clouds, the cold ... snuggling inder soft blankets, staring into fires playing in fire places … Continue reading 2024 | page 86 of 366| winter is coming (the others too)
2024 | page 85 of 366 | what matters
There's a part of my life thst I keep to myself, because it lies so close to my heart. Occasionally I let someone in a little, just a little, enough for them to see a little more of me to understand. These are the trusted ones. Few of them around. Conversations over the past weekend … Continue reading 2024 | page 85 of 366 | what matters
2024 | page 84 of 366 | walks, pudding, and chicken nuggets
So last night, my niece and I made some chicken nuggets from scratch again - she says they're still delicios! We added some whole kernel mealies to it to get the veg going. Fun was had! Then we baked pudding ... for today's family lunch! She loves pudding! Dishes were washed while she made me … Continue reading 2024 | page 84 of 366 | walks, pudding, and chicken nuggets
2024 | page 83 of 366 | distraction
Today has been filled with distractions off the path. I'm not at liberty to speak much about what the cat dragged in on this Saturday because offence might be taken, but what I want to say is ... if your presence is nog going to enhance the atmosphere and contribute to the blooming and blossoming, … Continue reading 2024 | page 83 of 366 | distraction
2024 | page 82 of 366 | family and the things …
A few nights ago, I went out for dinner with some of my second cousins. It was, as always, good food and lekke people, laughs, interesting conversations, and most and best of all ... family who gather because of family togetherness and intentional good vibes. This is not the case in all the pockets of … Continue reading 2024 | page 82 of 366 | family and the things …
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