Storytime

There have been so many times at work (either running a children's program or just helping folks out) when a parent has stared aghast at their child, horrified and said quickly 'you can't tell people about that.' It happens all the time. And if I was inclined to blackmail, I'd be set for life! But apart from revealing bare naked truths, children are great for noting down ideas. On the weekend, we had Little Miss. At one stage as were putting on our gumboots to head outside she told me to 'lift up your feet.' 'Why,' I asked, puzzled. 'Just lift them up so I can check something.' I did as requested. She then nodded. 'Good, you have them on the right feet.' I didn't really doubt it for a moment but I'm glad she was there checking for me. It's always interesting how they see the world. When my son was very small I remember him watching as I plucked my eyebrows, then he became quite upset. When asked why 'be...

On the weekend we went out and found Country Farm Perennials , just out of Nayook.  A lovely garden (with a nursery) ...and oh my they have a catalogue...but I've lost my train of thought (that's what gardens does to a girl). I wanted to talk about inspirations. This garden was gorgeous.  Around every corner there was something else to oooh and ahhh over...  There was a lot of 'We really need one of those don't we?' comments. There was a lot of 'wow, look at that'. What really intrigued me was that a lot of plants we have at home.  Yes we have the columbines and the foxgloves, the azaleas, the mollis, the rhododrendrons....but they have put their plants together in such inspirational ways. Ways that I had not thought of. That should have clashed or should have jarred but didn't.  Some things, such as the arbour above and the wonderful bird bath at the end of the vista---totally out of our league. But we noticed...

Last weekend I went hunting for a particular outfit. Anyone that knows me, is well aware of my great ability to buy clothes (NOT). So it was with much trepidation I went out with my fashionista (daughter) as my guide. I kept two things in mind---don't let the side down....but more importantly be open minded. I decided I would try on anything offered to me...any style....any shape....any colour. And while this did result in some amusing (perhaps if you weren't me....I mean looking like a pale lemon cucumber is not my thing) it had benefits. In the end, much to my surprise, I had two dresses I couldn't decide between. So in a rush of over heated enthusiasm, got both. So why did this work out? We all know occasions when we go out, intent because we have to buy this...it has to be this length, this shape, this colour and this fabric.  And because we are being so specific, we can never find it. We return home defeated. Upset that we can't get exactly what we wa...