Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

Flying Through Fog

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Helga

Last night’s flight was mostly smooth. It was just about half way into the flight back to Cape Town from Johannesburg that the seatbelt lights came on and an announcement was made. The air hostess said there was some turbulence … Continue reading →

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It Warms My Heart

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Helga

While my kids are now adults, it warms my heart to have them call. Being the Mom, I’m the Mother Hen, I want to know what’s going on in their lives – are they all right, are they warm enough, happy … Continue reading →

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Avocado and Bacon Salad

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Helga

When Adrian and Stacey visited recently they bought with them an avocado and bacon salad of note. They add a lot of greens to it and put in cheese as well. Altogether it is filling, scrumptious and low carb. The … Continue reading →

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When The Dog Catches The Bus

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Helga

There’s this old saying that goes something like this, “it’s like the dog chasing the bus, but what he is going to do when he catches it?” Danziger the cartoonist, aptly illustrates it…. For me that phrase or illustration has … Continue reading →

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What Is The Wise Thing…

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Helga

Sometimes it is so interesting to look back on my blogs and see what was written a year ago.  November last year, Mike and I were debating putting artificial turf down in our back garden. I wrote this blog: “Today … Continue reading →

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This is what marriage is all about…

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Helga

Quite often it really is the little things that makes  a marriage happy. Today Mike and I had one of those little things. It all had to do with the traffic department. After our driver’s licences were stolen, we applied … Continue reading →

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My Moon Pictures

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Helga

Yesterday we had a ‘mega’ moon that was believed to be 14% bigger and 30% brighter. Last night we took a drive to get a photo. Mike took a few and this was his best… Amazing. This morning as I … Continue reading →

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Cool Creativity

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Helga

When you have children, you never quite know how they will turn out or what their strengths will be. It has been a treat watching Stacey and David enter adulthood, equipped with gifts and talents that are a far cry … Continue reading →

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There Are Far Better Things Ahead

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Helga

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure, so the saying goes and the same applies with some of life’s difficult circumstances. Many part of South Africa are in the grip of a drought resulting in strict water restrictions. Do you … Continue reading →

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Easiest Banting Chicken Dish Ever

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Helga

One of my favourites… A couple of credits for today’s yummy suggestion for tonight’s dinner. My friend Jo copied it from Susie Janzen’s FB profile.  Thanks Jo & Susie! It is just so easy, it’ healthy and it’s much better … Continue reading →

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Protecting What Is Sacred

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Helga

I wrote this last year and it is worth another look. Protecting What Is Sacred Posted on November 27, 2015 by Helga There are a lot of things that are sacred in this world, but the most sacred are relationships. … Continue reading →

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Massive Burst Water Pipe

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Helga

When we woke up this morning, there was no water. It’s now 3-44pm and there is still no water. Here’s why – a 450mm mainline water pipe burst at 3am this morning and it caused havoc. It cause a river … Continue reading →

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Trump Wins

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Helga

Last night the prediction was 11% chance that Donald Trump would win. The world awakens today – 9th November 2016 to the unexpected Brexit-like news that Donald J Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Little Steps

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Helga

I think sometimes the steps we take need to be very, very little. And, each one has to be appreciated. When you think about running a marathon – it doesn’t happen in one fell swoop. It’s thousands of little actions … Continue reading →

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Running Out of Time – My Birthday Lesson

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Helga

With yesterday being my birthday, I woke up early, acutely aware that I don’t want to miss a moment. On my desk I have a scrap of paper on which I wrote a quote on 20th June this year…. It’s … Continue reading →

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