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I Channeled Bruce But Should Have Channeled Steve Irwin

Cowboy parked the Ride On Mower at the front door, he was coming in for a break. Monte immediately ran out to sit on it. I was lingering next to him making sure he didn’t switch on the ignition. We were all sort of hanging around the mower when Cowboy did a funny leap in [...]

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A Letter To My 90 Year Old Self

Thanks to Susan Williams for this blogpost idea

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Searching For The Quiet Moments

I’ve noticed, and maybe raved on a bit about, how since returning to the ’9-5 answering to the man’ working world, I have lost that magical part of myself I discovered largely after having Monte. That side of myself that noticed dragonflies perching still for too long; had wonderful life lessons presented to me clearly [...]

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Simplicity Parenting

Juliette, a gorgeous friend I made while being a customer at her GREAT online bookshop Little Acorn Books contacted me to review a book of hers. I will also be giving away a copy very soon, so stay glued. But if you can’t wait to see if you win, you can purchase it, or check [...]

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Butterflies That Never Wear Off

To you, perhaps you see a snotty nostril. Sure, I see it too. But I just love this self-portrait of Monte because of those smiling eyes. I can see so much of the shining, beautiful soul he is right there. Another moment, snap – captured. I’m just back watching. So is that Lone Cow on [...]

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