The Joy & Pain of Motherhood

It's Mother's Day here in Australia this coming Sunday & for many around the world. I'll be celebrating by meeting with my youngest daughter & her family for a picnic, if it's not raining that is or an indoor picnic here if it is. I know my other daughters & granddaughter, who are Mum's themselves, …

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Does Concern =Worry = Anxiety?

Those are the names of the three steps that steal our peace or are they?  Lately,  I've been waking feeling anxious. This is unlike me but please don't get me wrong, like anyone I get concerned about different aspects of life & especially for loved ones. But it's unusual for me to go into the …

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Exploring our DNA

Recently, as I've sat down with a cuppa for afternoon tea I've been watching an English program that helps people find their ethnic heritage through their DNA. The people in the program come from all walks of life, but one thing they all have in common is that they are seeking more information about their …

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