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What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? From something as small as a cutting remark, going up to disinterest in the needs of others, ganging up to hurt someone mentally, bully bosses, gossip, spite, right up to actual physical violence and murder. I have a deep abhorrence for anything and everythingContinueContinue reading “All Unkindness”

Describe your ideal week. Nothing is more important than feeling good. As long as everyone and every pet you love feels the same way. Quickest blog I’ve ever written! You see I can be succinct. Happy Sunday – we’re buying paint then going to watch it dry. If you feel good even that’s interesting! Deb

Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. I don’t particularly respect professional athletes. I appreciate their skills, am thrilled when they win, but that’s where it stops. I respect people who try to make a difference. Years ago our footballers were overpaid divas, arrested for driving big fat cars unnecessarily fast, andContinueContinue reading “Side Issue”

How do you relax? Through meditation I relax when I’m not meditating without it I rarely relax. We take care of our bodies but forget the one thing crucial to the health of the body, the mind. Healthy mind, healthy body, healthy life. No man made input can heal and support the mind, it canContinueContinue reading “Meditation”

If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be? Dear God! I’d like to give them up because they come to mind when I’m looking at the levels of violence, cruelty, and indifference in this world. Humanity presents as a cess pit, even though there are many moreContinueContinue reading “Can I have two?”

Are you holding a grudge? About? Holding a grudge only hurts you. Indifference to those who have done so is key. Better to see them on the street, look puzzled, say “I know you from somewhere but I just can’t place you”. If they explain look even more puzzled and back off as if they’reContinueContinue reading “Nope”

Share a story about the furthest you’ve ever traveled from home. Aotearoa -Land of the Long White Cloud Tony originates from Wellington, so of course it was important that I went home to meet the family. At the time I was suffering from acute anxiety. I’d been through a very stressful time. Broken marriage, meetingContinueContinue reading “New Zealand”

What does your ideal home look like? Not as fancy or big. It’s the light that attracts me. Long, low, not a straight line, U-shaped probably, with a conservatory in the U. Doors that slide right back in the summer. In truth it’s not the house it’s location and land. Quiet. Fairly isolated. Big gardenContinueContinue reading “Light and Welcoming”

What brings a tear of joy to your eye? Or laughter This is the most relaxed cat in the world. Nero came here to be a) in charge and b) spoiled. That was clear from day one. Miss Jo-Jo may have been an elderly lady of 18 when they arrived, but she put a completeContinueContinue reading “Cats”

Why do you blog? “Today we declared war on Nazi Germany…” and then tens of millions more died. Seven words. Yet positive words have held off war in Europe for 79 years this year. However, those words must be followed up by the right actions. People with the courage to commit to, and pursue peace.ContinueContinue reading “To Create Change”