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58 / Friend forever

No matter what breed or colour, size or shape, whether pedigree or mongrel,  those canines who share our home and our hearts, are just the best! They give us love and loyalty. Let's never forget to return it in equal measure.

57 / Character Cats

Most of us who are cat-lovers know they're able to twist us round their paw.  Why, for instance, should they push themselves through a cat flap? Why indeed if you happen to be around to open the door? Cats enjoy a peaceful life, though when the occasion demands

56 / Playground Politics

Honestly, honesty is the thing I yearn to hear! Just that. Integrity, responsibility and never that old automatic response to criticism. Namely, putting the blame on the 'other party'. Or talking about what problems they've 'inherited.' Whoever 'they' might be! Of course

55 / Money Matters

It's probably one of the most controversial aspects of our human life.  As W. C. Fields allegedly said, 'I've been rich and I've been poor and rich is better.'  Whether we're neither rich nor poor is  simply having  enough for

54 / Waterless World

This is a reminder to me that I must do everything I can not to waste water.   Bad habit -no more letting the tap run pointlessly when I'm brushing my teeth.   It's a start, but a mini-matter compared to the effort we all need to make.

53 / 21st Century Civilisation

I just asked ChatGPT, 'Do you think robots will take over running my life?'    Reply: If you mean quietly handle more of your routine tasks—like scheduling, managing finances, cooking, or driving—then yes, that’s very likely.  Hmmm - well some days to be honest, I'

52 / Fear Less

Fear, or the removal of it as much as humanly possible seems currently  to be my life's mission! From my first breath, inhaled as bombs flew over my head, fear has been an unwelcome companion.  However, I can now cheerfully report that although not vanquished by any means,

52 / Tested true

My quest at the moment is to correct some of my less helpful 'character tendencies!'  One of which, amongst the collection, is 'impatience.'  How fast can I do something to get on to the next thing, no matter what it might be!  Alas, this  does not

51 / The Ageing Challenge

This might appear to be orientated more towards encouragement for women than for men!  Maybe women have a slightly tougher time on the link between age and appearance.  We seem to be expected to retain whatever we have of youthful looks for as long as possible! Men, without doubt have

50 / Feminine Freedom

The fact is that when you sow grass seed, it doesn't turn into a lawn overnight!  From what I've been reading and observing lately, maybe the concept of patriarchy, or male supremacy, is truly on the wane. After about two-thousand-six hundred odd years, last week a

49 / That's life!

That's Life The kids are slowly dressing for school Meanwhile the porridge's getting cool Mum's down on her knees 'Why can't I find my blasted keys?' Breakfast can be a tricky affair Tempers quite often will simply flare The youngest

48 / Future rejoicing

Losing someone you love deeply can be the most painful experience that many of us ever have. Though if you often sense they're close by, why ever should you ignore your intuition?  That would be a bit like seeing a dear friend's number on your phone,

47 / Perfect timing

Never underestimate our four-legged friends! Once their meal times have been set, usually by us two-legged ones, their inbuilt clock works like magic.   You might be a tad forgetful, but they're most certainly not. Cats and dogs will often be hovering around their food bowls at the crucial

46 / Never ending

One of the things that's always puzzled me is the concept of 'Getting to the top.'  Probably because I never feel I've got to the top of anything, most definitely not financially! Though clearly for some, counting your millions or your billions is considered