

Misty Veil
Misty Veil I stand this side of a veil of tears. Peering through the misty haze. The slick glass, water wet, lets me see through my...


Cocooning
A couple of weeks ago, I updated my website. I added some information on the page ‘About Me’ and added the question, “Who Am I Becoming?”...


My Safety Net
Few people in my life know about the ongoing struggle I have had with depression since I was a teenager. I did not know what depression...


Living With No Regrets
I have not previously posted this photograph. When Russel was sick, I tried to post the most positive and uplifting photos of Russ, until...


Seeking A Merry Widow
Before embarking on this blog piece, I decided to do some research on the title, “The Merry Widow.” In my own humble opinion, I could not...


The One Who Isn't There
Ten days have passed since my last blog. I have been unable to get the last weekend I spent with Russ at the Drakensberg out of my mind....


Russel's Happy Place
It is hard to believe that a year ago on this date, Russ and I were on our way to the berg for a long anticipated weekend away. Champagne...


The Sun Will Rise
Every morning, without fail, the sun rises in the East. It is never earlier or later than its expected arrival. Even on days when the sky...


Love Does Not Die
It is quite unbelievable to realise that a year has passed since December 2014 and the great time we had when Aileen and Quinten were...


A Different Christmas
In December 2014, we had a complete family Christmas, with every living member present. The first in many years. It was absolutely...