Broken pieces…. Tender mercies
A few weeks ago I wrote something… that I’ve now titled, “Broken Pieces, Tender Mercies” …I had decided not to share it …as Dave...
Author Archives: Mands
Standing Up Standing Tall
I’m usually a relatively calm… very organised, and extremely productive person. However, a few years ago, our lives were turned inside out and upside...
Listening… and not listening
When Jess was really little, about two… two and half, Dave used to take her with him when he went to deposit cheques at...
52nd Birthday Gifts
I have so much already, so I asked my family rather than presents… I’d like gum poles and wood so I can build a...
My Conservatory
I have always wanted a Greenhouse… or even a Conservatory. I love being home and a Conservatory was just one of those luxuries I...
Revisions… Edits… 39 times.
After reading an article a few times, that really inspired me and touched my heart… I discovered it had been edited and revised more...
OCD Creative Chaos
I used to have an organised, very clean, very freshly fragranced home… with everything in its place. I am was a very organised person....
Eleven Years Ago
Eleven years ago, my daughter Jess, who was eleven years old at the time, and I, were held at gunpoint and tied up by...
Beef Stroganoff
I love Beef Stroganoff, it’s one of my favourite meals. The problem is, my daughter hates making it… and because she uses a “packet”...
We Are Accountable
When a child plays in discarded rubbish, in torn ageing clothes… instead of being at school with shoes on their feet, and at...