Geese

Geese

Geese We rent a few acres of land near where we live, and as well as sheep, chickens, and ducks, we also have geese. They look wonderful and are fascinating creatures, but I must admit I have had a few issues with them over the last few months. They hiss as you...
Dark Nights

Dark Nights

Dark Nights In the UK, we have recently turned our clocks back, and as much as we now have lighter mornings, we also have darker nights. What is it about the dark that can sometimes make us afraid? It’s because we can’t see what is around us and what is...
Piggy In The Middle

Piggy In The Middle

Piggy In The middle Did you ever play that game as a child? Two players pass the ball to one another with a third person in the middle trying to intercept it. It wasn’t one of my favorites! The term ‘piggy in the middle’ can also refer to someone in...
Finishing

Finishing

Finishing  In the winter evenings, I enjoy doing a jigsaw. I started a beautiful thousand piece Christmas one, and had good intentions to complete it, but here I am again, getting ready to dismantle what I have done, and box it up, and take it to a charity shop!...
Friends

Friends

Friends Most people need them. To have them you have to be one. Each friend is different. The degrees of friendship can differ in closeness, varying from life-long loyal best friends, almost from birth, through to acquaintances; and in general, friends are good for...
Darkness

Darkness

Darkness Part 1 What is it about the dark that can sometimes make us afraid?   It’s because we can’t see what is around us, and we can’t see what is ahead.  There’s an element of uncertainty and the unknown, and it can make us feel afraid....