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Monthly Archives: August 2015
5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Weightlifting
I was asked to write an article on weightlifting/body building, so wrote this one, but it was not technical enough. Instead of wasting it, I decided to make it my blog. I was very interested in what was being said … Continue reading
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Tagged Benefits of lifting weights, Strength training, Weight lifting
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Looking For The Bigger Picture
One of my great pleasures in life is to be able to sit down in front of the TV or next to an audio message, or even at a restaurant or in a waiting room and CROSS-STITCH! I have a … Continue reading
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Tagged Cross stitch, Cross stitching photos, Life lessons
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Difficult People
Today as I was driving home from somewhere, I passed the home of where a difficult person used to live. It’s not that she is a horrible person – just difficult. Her health is difficult. Her circumstances are difficult. She’s moved … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Stanley, Difficult people, Grace and truth, The Bible
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Pamper Helga Day
It’s not often I have a day where I pamper me! But that’s what happened yesterday. It was a pretty ordinary day! It started with a hair cut and snowballed. After the hairdresser I went and had a pedicure, which … Continue reading
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Tagged Appreciation, Gratitude, Sushi snack, The Big Issue
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Making Marriage Work – Don’t Criticize
I remember watching the Amazing Race reality show on TV. I was shocked to watch how some of the married participants treated each other. I know they were under pressure and emotions ran high, but it still was unacceptable to see … Continue reading
Looking For GOOD News
Today I had my car serviced, which turned out to be a pretty painless exercise. I was first in the queue (that’s the trick) – I got to the service centre at 7am and they only open at 7-30am. They … Continue reading
It’s The Pits
We all have at some time been in a pit. It’s a dark, depressing place and often times hope oozes out of us and despair takes over. It’s that sinking feeling of misery where we feel sad and lonely and … Continue reading
Sacred Moments
There’s not much on my blog today. I am going out and have a busy afternoon. I saw this on Carol Kent’s Facebook page and found it so poignant. I don’t want to lose track of it, so the best … Continue reading
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Who I Follow
In life we are faced with role models. At every age and stage of our lives we are faced with opinions, suggestions, options and choices. Where to shop, what to buy, who to befriend, who to follow. It’s our choice. … Continue reading
You Magazine Article on the van Breda Murders
It’s almost 7 months since the deaths of three members of the van Breda family. It was a vicious attack by an axe-wielding intruder who brutally & systematically overwhelmed Rudi van Breda, followed by Rudi’s father, Martin and his mother Teresa. … Continue reading
When Hardship Hits A High Profile Sportsman
There are millions of golf fanatics around the world, but golf isn’t for everyone. I love to watch it and I love to support South Africans. For years I have egged on those who have flown the SA flag, especially … Continue reading
Making Marriage Work – Dealing With Anger
I married a very mild tempered man. After 29 years of marriage, I can count on one hand the number of times Mike has lost his temper, but I do remember the first time! We had only been married about a … Continue reading
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Tagged Anger in marriage, Coping with anger, Making marriage work
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Cape Town’s Unique Charm
This morning, I looked at the day and thought I HAD to join friends in walking some of the steps in Kalk Bay. Ever since Mike & I visited the Cinque Terre (5 Towns) on Italy’s west coast, I have marvelled that … Continue reading
How You Behave Today Impacts The Future
People I was at primary school with 40 years ago are now my friends on Facebook. After decades of not knowing what had happened to them or where they were, social media drew us into a humongous online forum where … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Helga's random thoughts
Tagged Betrayal, Trust, When trust is broken
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Away From The Action on 9-11
A few weeks ago I read this amazing story. Believed to have been written by an unnamed flight attendant on an Delta airliner in the air on 11th September 2001, I did some research to find out if it was … Continue reading