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Falsehoods

This wasn’t enough? You take pleasure in helping others Not killing them You find joy in loving others Not hurting them In educating not demeaning In communicating not striking Weapons have always failed It always comes down to words And agreements After far too much damage has been done We humans are slow learners WhoContinueContinue reading “Falsehoods”

Not Even My Own at Times

What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? I don’t like violence and prejudice. I’m more ashamed of the U.K. right now than I’ve ever been in my life, so what I’m saying, I’m saying about the world. Inclusively. We’re a pathetic race who pride ourselves on being right when weContinueContinue reading “Not Even My Own at Times”

Myth Buster and Author

Hi lovely people If you’re one of the very kind people who started following me, Deb Hawken, on this website address, it’s one I’m letting go. I just use debhawken.com now as I got fed up trying to describe my work, I’m also semi retired having concluded that I’m not the business type I’m theContinueContinue reading “Myth Buster and Author”

Lots

Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. My husband in very good to me, he tries very hard, but he has one of those jobs that rule your life. Huge responsibility, loads of pressure, long days. A fortnight so holiday is not than he can bear due to the thousands itContinueContinue reading “Lots”

One I Can Eat At

What is your favorite restaurant? When you can’t eat wheat in the UK beggars can’t be choosers. Since veganism exploded companies have worked out that they’re worth more money so quite frankly people like me can go hungry. I don’t know why vegans would eat anything that’s been sprayed with eternal chemicals but there youContinueContinue reading “One I Can Eat At”

Murdered Anyone Recently

So you haven’t taken an axe to a horrible person, or maybe stabbed someone for the fun of it? That’s really good. You haven’t decided to drink and drive and caused an accident? That too is good. Joined a gang, grabbed a machete, and attacked someone because they disrespected you? Or to prove your ‘worth’?ContinueContinue reading “Murdered Anyone Recently”

Just the Way I Am

Do we have a right to be loved ‘just the way we are’. The answer to that is both yes and no. The difference is in delivery, and that in itself is complicated. Complication 1 The child trying to please to stay out of trouble. Again there are degrees of this ranging from outright beatingsContinueContinue reading “Just the Way I Am”

A Question with Many Answers

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? At 20 I couldn’t imagine being 30 At 30, 40 was unimaginably old At 40 I felt younger than ever Certain in myself But 50 seemed scary Lost in hormones But I had Fun And 60 seemed to be approaching like lightning Now 70 looms Yet nothingContinueContinue reading “A Question with Many Answers”

What You Don’t Expect

A week ago I saw an elderly couple pushing a push chair into our local garden centre. “Aww” I thought, “Grand-parenting for the day, how lovely.” I couldn’t have been more wrong. I hope the image makes you smile as it did me. Life is full of surprises. Deb

Cats

What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? That’s four of the five. The other thing is peace of mind. No matter what you have in your life your mindset is the key. Your mindset is your life. I don’t have peace of mind at the moment, tiddler at the top is in aContinueContinue reading “Cats”