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What is grief?
It's been over two weeks since Mum passed. Over a week since her funeral. I frankly have no idea how I am doing, but people keep asking because they care...and all I can do is be honest, say I don't really know how to answer ( Read more... ) -
Arrogance
A US teacher friend sent me a message today on behalf of a British colleague of his. She has taught in various countries and wants to teach in Australia. Our mutual acquaintance thought he'd ask me what I knew about how to make it happen ( Read more... ) -
Fear
Today I go to visit my mother. For the first time since this disease began devouring her, I am afraid of what I might see.
I know this will not be the last time I feel this way.
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Baked Glazed Ham
Alright - this one is a classic and much beloved by my other half. It combines ham with stout ale, so it's hardly any surprise that he loves it so ( Read more... ) -
Tuscan Salad
This one belongs to Jamie Oliver and I use this recipe alot because it is one of the few salads that the other half will voluntarily eat. The more fresh, whole food I can get into his diet, the happier I am ( Read more... ) -
Herbed Roast Beef Fillet
This recipe is one of my favourites - it is tasty, easy to make and perfect for Christmas in a climate where the temprature is easily in excess of 33 C or 91F when people are gathering to eat. Best of all, it can be made in stages and is easily transportable. All this adds up to a versatile, delicious centrepiece of a main meal ( Read more... ) -
2012 in Review
Well...December 31 of 2012 looms and it's been a momentous year. Not all good, not all bad. Harder than I wished it to be. Like most adults for whom childhood is too far behind, I feel the need to review and prepare for 2013.
So...The Good Stuff
I survived the year....refer to The Bad Stuff below
I got promoted to CEO - which is still damn odd if you ( Read more... ) -
What a fool am I
Wow.. I don't know if anyone saw my last post. I sure hope not, as talk about foolish... How easy it is for me to hare off down the wrong path, jump to conclusions in a single misguided bound, and do such injustice to those I most love ( Read more... ) -
I hate Telephone Counselling
OK... well I know telephone counselling is very necessary, emergency intervention. But I hate doing phone counselling myself. I guess I am a traditionalist counsellor ( Read more... ) -
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I got this from Hanasian, who got it from Celentari, who I have yet to have the pleasure of speaking with. Fingers crossed this will change in the future ( Read more... )