Category Archives: Uncategorized

Difficult People

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Helga

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Making Marriage Work – Don’t Criticize

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Helga

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Looking For GOOD News

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Helga

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Sacred Moments

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Helga

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

5 Happy Moments In My Day

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Helga

Have you ever thought about what makes you happy? Sometimes I find myself grinning like a Cheshire cat and telling Mike I’m in my ‘happy space.’ If I think of 5 happy moments in my day, I would come up with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Karoo

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Helga

Here’s a snapshot of David’s Karoo cycle trip… Barren Not exactly 5* comfort Back to Sutherland… The photos of David were taken with the cell phone on timer setting!    

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Rev. Dave Carder’s Danger Signs for Couples…

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Helga

19 Dangerous Behaviours Saving topics of conversation for your “special friend.” Sharing spousal difficulties with your friend (e.g., “My husband (or wife) never … “). Allowing the friend to share their relationship difficulties with you (e.g., “My boy/girlfriend always … … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Selling Advertising & Drinking Tea!

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Helga

Time is going by so quickly! I can’t afford to have a ‘bad’ day. Today I felt a bit irritable and had to force myself to smile! Fake it ’til you make it. Behave your way to success! Smile until … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment