Category Archives: Helga’s random thoughts

The Broken Cup

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Helga

Saturday Dear Elsie It was a treat to speak to you today. My favourite moment was when you were showing me round the new building and as you were walking, I was telling Granpa how clever you are and all … Continue reading →

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What Everyone Wants

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Helga

Monday Dear Elsie Today was the day I was reminded of what everyone wants. Everyone wants to be accepted. This last weekend we had guests arrive. When they booked last week, I was a little concerned about their reviews. Some … Continue reading →

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How Rich Am I Really?

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Helga

Tuesday Today was the day… That began as usual with me having coffee in my rocking chair. Mike and I began a long conversation about wealth. We spoke about being looked down upon because we were not ‘wealthy enough’ for … Continue reading →

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Would You Press The Time Button?

Posted on August 10, 2019 by Helga

Saturday If there were a time button that could fast forward you through time to get past the waiting or hard time we encounter in life, would you press it? Two years ago, the spate of 5 burglaries we had, … Continue reading →

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Living Your Best Life

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Helga

Tuesday Living your best life. What does that mean? I think it probably means something different for all of us. One thing I know for sure is that God wants us to be happy. He doesn’t want us or like … Continue reading →

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Following the Sock Rules

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Helga

I’ve always thought if you are going to do something, you may as well do it right. So when someone asks me the time and it’s 28 minutes past 8, I usually would say “it’s 8-28”. I regularly don’t round … Continue reading →

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Take a Step Back

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Helga

It’s so easy to be outside of a situation looking in. Sometimes life can get so complicated. I’m hearing of acquaintances and some of the drama that is unfolding in their lives. It’s difficult for them to see the wood for … Continue reading →

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13743 Days Ago

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Helga

There are many things in this world that we don’t understand. This morning as I prayed, one of the strange words that came to mind was ‘mystical’. Mystical means, “inspiring a sense of spiritual mystery, awe, and fascination”. It is … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Thinking

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Helga

About 24 hours ago I arrived back in Cape Town, picked up my car and drove home.  Tired but thankful to be home safe and sound and that the busy week was over. This morning I woke late and just … Continue reading →

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Living With Myself

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Helga

I wrote this nearly a year ago and as I re-read it today, I thought of how true it is, especially as right now I am alone in the house. Mike has gone to the driving range and I’m all … Continue reading →

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How To Be Married 101

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Helga

I was thinking about this, this morning. Marriage is a complex arrangement! What are the most important things to know about being married? What does it mean to be married? If someone had to ask me how to be married, … Continue reading →

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Do We Ever Need To Go Up In The World?

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Helga

This was the question I asked myself this morning as I cleaned the toilet! There will always be tasks that we don’t enjoy doing. It may be cleaning the toilet, unblocking a drain, doing menial jobs which we feel we … Continue reading →

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Ten Things That Have Enhanced My Life

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Helga

….that don’t include marriage, children or family.   As I look back on my life, thus far, it seems it has neatly been divided into decades. 0-10 – I grew up 11-20 – I was educated 21-30 – Married and … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Who You Follow

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Helga

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 →

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Missent to the Philippines

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Helga

We immediately jump to really bad conclusions when things get lost in the mail. I ordered a bank card and it didn’t arrive, so I presumed it had got intercepted. It’s the kind of thing you think will probably happen. … Continue reading →

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