INVICTUS
By William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I…
COME ON LET US LIGHT YOUR FIRE…
Winter time is fire-gazing time for me. As I sat by the fireplace this winter, enjoying the warmth of the fire, I gained a new appreciation for this energy. It reminded me of how as human…
A message of HOPE – in the time of a storm
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZvjwBssrR8 While we sail in the storm of the third wave of the Corona Pandemic, I can only think what it must have felt like for the passengers and staff on the Titanic on the…
…I still Love you…even if you have PTSD
A few weeks ago, I bumped into an old friend whom I have not seen for a while. We were very happy to see each other and we shared how the pandemic has impacted our…
Checking In
I am just checking in…How are you doing? How are you keeping? How do you feel? Who do you speak with? Do you have what you need? We have been speaking about so many things…
“I HAVE Bipolar Disorder…I am NOT Bipolar!”
“The last time someone called me crazy, I wanted to kick them in the shin. Then I heard that I am “suffering” from Bipolar. Clearly, I am still here and functioning well and the last…
“Remember to wash your hands class…”
“Good morning class”. “Good morning Mrs Baker. How are you today?”, the choir of Grade five learners respond. Mrs Baker looks into the eager eyes of her Grade five learners. “I am well thank…
Who ate my chocolates?…
Who ate my chocolates? I am sure I had half of it left…or was it four blocks? Who ate my chocolates? Or, was it I that ate my chocolates? Or, what ate my chocolates? Have…
Depression
“Mommy…what is deplethion?” I slowly look up from the book that I am busy reading. I look into the big and sparkly eyes of my five-year-old daughter. She smiles and I immediately catch a glimpse of…
Peace in this valley called HOME
It is Monday morning. It is the month of October. The year is 2019. With much resistance, I have dragged myself out of my very snuggly and warm bed to get ready for work. I…