Tag Archives: Finding joy in the little things

Being Good at the Menial Tasks

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Helga

Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day the sun shone and there wasn’t too much wind which made it a lovely cool winter’s day. We had the balcony doors open for most of the day so the cats could come … Continue reading →

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Finding Joy in the Small Things

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Helga

Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went swimming! At first I thought we may not because it was quite overcast, but the sea was so still and so alluring, we couldn’t help it. Off we went. As we … Continue reading →

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Small Things

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Helga

I think a happy life is created when one appreciates small things. There are not enough great big happy events to wallow in to keep us happy every day. It can’t be Christmas every day or your birthday every day. … Continue reading →

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Life Under The African Sun

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Helga

Last night was a very productive night. I fell asleep at some time after 10pm and woke up when Mike came to bed not long before midnight. And then I was wide awake. It was pointless tossing and turning and … Continue reading →

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Breaking Glass in the Night

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Helga

I was awoken just after 3am to the sound of breaking glass! I lay in bed drowsy, trying to make sense of it, uncertain if I had been dreaming. It didn’t sound like a window being broken. It was the … Continue reading →

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Finding Joy In The Little Things

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Helga

Today is the 9th July 2016. Mike & I have been married for 29 years and 11 months! Thirty years ago on this day, I was saying, “we get married in a month!”  It is hard to believe that 30 … Continue reading →

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