I came back from my two day writing retreat last week, and announced to Mr, "I'm not watching TV with you on weeknights". I know, I know ... giving up telly, really! Honestly everything we watch is on demand anyway, what am I talking about?! It's no big deal! And it doesn't seem like … Continue reading the cost of your dream
refining a dream
I was asked the other day, if I am getting pleasure from writing this book, at the moment. It is a hard question, because it feels more like it just has to happen. This book has to be written. There is nothing I can do about it, I can write it or I could explode. … Continue reading refining a dream
solitude
I went to the movies last night. Alone. I drove there in the car with no one to talk to, listening to my music. I bought myself some popcorn and a bottle of water, and I found myself a seat. I was surrounded by people who had come together, little groups who knew each other. … Continue reading solitude
on baby steps and faith
What does faith feel like to you? I often have an idea that faith is the big steps; the leaping out of an aeroplane type steps that we take in life. I am learning that what looks like leaping out of an aeroplane, is actually often the product of a lot of planning, praying, and organising. … Continue reading on baby steps and faith
choose life
A school holiday favourite has been enjoying dance parties with my girls. And as everyone gets a chance to pick the music, one of their questions has been "what music did you listen to, when you were a girl?" It has been the perfect opportunity to introduce them to the delights of 80's pop! "Wake Me … Continue reading choose life
you’re a great mum
Last week of school holidays ... but who's counting?! I don't know about you but this school holidays has seemed long. There have been some sweet moments, some fun moments, and a lot of hard moments of parenting. And, yes, I am counting down the days. In my most trying weeks, I gathered my tribe … Continue reading you’re a great mum