Seldom gate is swinging slow, beyond the path we seldom see. And should we seldom want to go, The gate swings shut to stoppeth thee. A breeze brings breathlessness to sigh, for we shall seldom…
In 1981, my mother died of cancer at the age of 42. My sister and I were in our early twenties and my mother left us her business. In fact, what she left us with…
They were back again, the two of them huddled together over my photo album of fancy-dress costumes. These two women were the bane of my life, quaint yes, however, they were the type of annoying…
“I am going to outlive you” I was joking with my son as he tucked into a pizza and chips, but maybe this is no joking matter. The sun was shining, sending shards of light…
When was the last time you felt the earth beneath your feet? As a child, I can remember the feeling of walking barefoot on our lawn and later letting my kids crawl on the grass…
At ten years old, my Mother and Father saved up so they could send me on a trip to Toronto in Canada. I was to stay with their best friends who had emigrated the year…
Because I like to travel alone, I can be selfish with my creative needs. Creativity fills you when you least expect it as it did one morning. I am standing on a rooftop overlooking the hazy…
‘How long have you been on duty?’ ‘29hours.’ ‘That must be against the law. You should go home.’ ‘It’s just my job.’ she stated. No, it is not just a job.’ I whispered. ‘You must…