Monthly Archives: July 2014

Being a Good Old Stepford Wife – NOT!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Helga

12-29pm Today I looked up the definition of “Stepford Wife”. Here’s what I found:“Old-fashioned subservient role” – that’s quite an interesting definition of what our parents and grandparents may have considered appropriate as the ideal wife. You just have to … Continue reading →

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Feigning Ongoing Happiness

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Helga

2-14pm Every now and again, the whole concept of the masks we wear raises it’s head in my life. It began years ago when I was asked if I wasn’t wearing a mask while I was on air….was I feigning … Continue reading →

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Best Stir-Fry Ever

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Helga

10-41 Twice this last week, I’ve whipped up a stir fry that has been an absolute hit with Mike. Getting it right once, is a fluke. Getting it right twice means it’s easy! So here we go…I cheated by buying … Continue reading →

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Seriously On My Heart

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Helga

2-31pm Today, I sat and pondered. I had something seriously on my heart. It’s a message mainly for those who are struggling with issues (and I pretty much guess that that’s everyone). Maybe you’re not struggling right now with any … Continue reading →

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Food Lover’s Market vss The Spur Breakfast

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Helga

9-54am This morning we were up by about 8am and went down to the Mall for breakfast. There has always been a bit of ‘breakfast competition’ between Longbeach Food Lover’s Market and The Spur. The Spur has offered a breakfast … Continue reading →

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Tim Noakes Responds To Cape Times

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Helga

It was very convenient that the Cape Times published the article against Tim Noakes & Banting on a Thursday. It meant that when Wayne contacted him for the CCFm Rise and Shine show’s Friday “Tim Talk”, he could respond. So … Continue reading →

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Tim Noakes on the Front Page of the CT

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Helga

1-37pm No matter where I go, I am finding more and more people at the very least talking about eating the Low Carb way, even if they are not actually doing it. This morning, Tim Noakes appeared on the front … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Disappointment

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Helga

1-52pm I have had to deal with some disappointment today. I felt the sting of not being successful in an interview for a really nice job. I had to dig deep to not let the rejection overtake my enjoyment of … Continue reading →

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“The Devil Made Me Do It.”

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Helga

1-48pm Oh wow, oh wow. I went to the third message of the Beth Moore Series, Breaking Free, this morning and now my head is full! I’m trying to mentally re-arrange all that I have learned in order to put … Continue reading →

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People Will Hurt You

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Helga

2-39pm Today as I scrolled through FB statuses I came upon the one that Nico Bougas had posted. It’s a quote from Nicky Gumbel: “People will hurt you, God will heal you. People will humiliate you, God will honour you. … Continue reading →

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I’m So Cross With Myself…

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Helga

12-40pm A few times as I sat in church this morning, I thought about what was happening on my kitchen table. We had woken late and I shot out of bed at 8-15am, chopped an onion and  a big pack … Continue reading →

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To My 21 Year Old Self…

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Helga

1-51pm This morning as I made breakfast, I reflected on how far I have come when it comes to frying eggs. I recall when I first married, the huge drama and disability I had when it came to breaking an … Continue reading →

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WINTER! Roast Cauliflower Soup

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Helga

1-54pm I have been making Butternut and Sweet Potato soup every winter for years. I’ve already made it a few times this season and frankly, I need a change. I spotted a roast cauliflower soup recipe the other day and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Life After Cancer

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Helga

1-11pm This morning, we woke up late! I had turned my alarm clock off and so we woke up when we woke up! It was something like 7-45am. I got up and made coffee and went back to bed again. … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Story About A Homeless Man and a Cat

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Helga

11-17am The world is far too short of good news stories. It’s for this reason that I imagine the story of a busking street musician who befriended a cat has been so popular. Englishman James Bowen had an unsettled upbringing. … Continue reading →

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