Broken pieces…. Tender mercies Posted on August 3, 2019 by Mands 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...
Listening… and not listening Posted on January 19, 2019 by Mands When Jess was really little, about two… two and half, Dave used to take her with him when he went to deposit cheques at...
We Are Accountable Posted on May 30, 2018 by Mands When a child plays in discarded rubbish, in torn ageing clothes… instead of being at school with shoes on their feet, and at...
Courage… to have or not! Posted on October 8, 2017 by Mands I was chatting with a new friend recently, who was lamenting the ‘state of our society’ …probably because she is really soft hearted and...
Powerful Beyond Measure Posted on January 24, 2017 by Mands There is nothing so humbling …or humiliating for me, as when inanimate objects get the better of me. *Smile* So imagine this… a 175...
Dusty Patches Posted on July 16, 2016 by Mands Despite the dusty patches in the garden, and the twirling dust created by the gentlest breeze… Despite the dust clouds made by the dogs...
Hope in This Moment Posted on July 15, 2016 by Mands I wrote this for a friend in November 2011, inspired by her struggle with loneliness and challenges with despair and depression. An email from...
Braced for Criticism… Shocked by a Compliment Posted on June 27, 2016 by Mands Hello Monday Hello Reflective Introspection… Hello Criticism or Compliment? Just recently I phoned to compliment a therapist for the wonderful treatment she had provided....
Grateful for my Nails Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mands I am so grateful for my nails… and especially my thumb nails. *Smile* A couple of weeks ago, I hooked my thumb nail on...
Overloaded and Stuffed Full! Posted on May 28, 2015 by Mands Sometimes Less is More! Have you ever felt such keen disappointment that your heart ached and you thought it may actually break into little...