Our lives changed forever in that instant that Scott was killed. I thought if the world was going to end, that day was a good…
Grief and Grieving (By Bryan at a grief seminar)
Jo and I wish to share our story of losing a child. It is a little different to some people losing a child in that…
Listen To Your Body
As I headed out the drive in my Mini the other day I noticed a slight variation in the sound it usually makes. So being…
Drawing a Blank
In these last few weeks my mind has been a complete blank. I have been devoid of any sort of creative ideas! I put it…
It had been a long while since Bryan and I had visited Akaroa and so off we went for a trip down memory lane. Even…
Kids and Reading
Get kids to love books. When they read for pleasure it leads to academic success. One of my “goals” is to help our grandchildren to…
New Improved Anzac Biscuits
Recently I got an updated version of tasty Anzac biscuits from my mother and yes, they are nicer and crunchy to eat. So do try them.…
The Best Description of Love
“Real love is always a coming home, it is not a place we deserve or earn, it is coming to a place where you sense…
In Your Wardrobe (Autumn 2018)
Now that you have set aside time for the big try-on, it is important to be able to mix and match, and dress up and…
Updating Your Style (Autumn 2018)
If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to go through your wardrobe and decide what you need to build on your favourite…