Dolce far niente, its literal translation, means sweetness of nothing, pleasant relaxation in carefree idleness, and that is how I feel as the pace...
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Writing systems have evolved at least four times in human history; from Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), Egypt, and China and there can be no disputing...
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By middle age, we have accumulated experience and skills that enable us to offer well-meaning advice to those younger. The simple fact is we’ve...
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You’re in your fifties, you’ve reached middle age; what next? It is a significant moment when you reach your fifties as a woman. So,...
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As I write this blog, I am looking out onto a gorgeous sunny Monday, there’s a hint of spring in the air, and I’m...
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If two weeks ago you told me the world faced unchartered territory again, I’d have said haven’t we been here before, AKA pandemic? Invasion...
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What little things make you happy? What stops you in your tracks and makes you smile? What memories make you feel warm and fuzzy...
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Walking is and always will be my primary escape from the conundrum of everyday life. I’m fortunate I have countryside aplenty on my doorstep,...
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How hard it is to get through January? It is slow and unwieldy. All you want to do is get through it intact. There’s...
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I want to get a new phone, a new gadget to play with, I don’t really need it, but it would be nice to...
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