to fly

Every single day of the past seven weeks, we’ve had visitors. At least one Kereru (or Wood Pigeon as they’re also called) has alighted on a branch out our window at about this time in the afternoon. We know this, because we’ve been home every single day of the past Read more…

be you

No matter where you find yourself, or what you’re in the middle of, always remember that you matter. You were created to be you. God doesn’t make mistakes! And, while you’re pondering that, perhaps you might appreciate a peek at a piece of wall art we have in our house Read more…

bubbles

I was cleaning out the very top of my pantry the other day – you know, one of those spaces that ends up with things shoved on top of other things (in this case, little broken toys, party favours, vases, candles, jars, stray lollies, the last behaviour incentive system for Read more…

create

When did you last create something, purely because you enjoy the process of creating? Today, at hubby’s direction, we spent some time looking into the purpose of dopamine. At how easy it is to get caught up in activities that provide a high dopamine hit for low effort, especially in Read more…

notice

Our garden needs a lot of work. And I mean, a lot. We are surrounded by hedges reaching haphazardly towards the sky, nonchalantly nodding their leaves at the patchy grass below. Being on a hill, the landscaping of our yard is loosely terraced, somewhat overgrown, and boasts evidence of a Read more…