One side of the fence wild, overgrown, neglected, Reflection of my heart. This side, a tree full of buds promising life; A reminder, planted for a memory, Little sweet bursts of sadness... Not quite time for you to say your piece. This side of the fence the shooting bulbs, just green leaves. Life without fruit, … Continue reading Splash of yellow →

Moments that bring a lump to my throat are few and far between these days. The older I get, the more I need those moments. There is a cynical, weather-worn voice that raises its ugly head on days when I feel like life has crapped all over me again. I want to give in to … Continue reading The voice inside my head →

Life today is completely different and yet, it is the same.  I have always been amazed that I am still me.  My body has changed, my thinking has changed and developed, my level of experience, knowledge, wisdom, day to day common sense, all of these have grown and developed, but the ‘me’ inside all of … Continue reading Change →

When I was very young I noticed how particular people had their own sort of smell. Little boys, for instance, seemed to smell of stale cabbage and erasers while my best friend smelled like violets. My mother’s lipstick had an exotic, sophisticated scent that made me think of movie stars and dinner parties. It was … Continue reading The Scent of Life →

Thanks for joining me! She stood in the storm,and when the wind did not blow her away, she adjusted her sails. Elizabeth Edwards.