Contemplation Glancing out of my study window early this morning, I saw the sun shining through an impressive cloud formation.  This sight was both beautiful and awe-inspiring; it is good to lift our focus from the day-to-day concerns of our busy lives to contemplate something of the vastness of what is ‘out there’.  I queried within myself how the vision … Read More

Frustration Most people would consider me to be a keen gardener.  I populate tubs and hanging baskets with flowering plants, grow several different types of vegetables, and aim to keep the shrubs and lawn in good order.  Despite all this effort, I am often frustrated at the results.  This year has been especially bad due to the weather conditions; cool … Read More

I always look to buy things of the best quality I can at the lowest price I can; I love a bargain.  While she was growing up, my daughter Elizabeth was often my shopping companion, especially at Sale time, and through this learned how to obtain the best value from limited funds.  Ever since she moved away to university and … Read More