Down by the lake we linked arms on ole red rooster farm all the wrongs we put to a country music song down by that lake drinking our gin straight yodelling the end of every verse it completely lifted the curse laughter sure is the best nurse laughing till we cried, round the lake laterContinue reading “Yodel yourself happy”
Author Archives: JoJo
I love women
I’m a girl’s girl, a woman’s woman. I adore women and I’m eternally grateful to the women who raised me and the women who’ve laughed, cried and journeyed this life with me. Be afraid of a woman who describes herself as a “man’s woman” or “I don’t get along with other women.” Whatever gender youContinue reading “I love women”
The Joy of Little Things
Don’t underestimate, the joy of little things and the gifts that they bring nourishing your heart, soul and mind – like a steaming mug of coffee the sound of unwrapping a toffee, gift of a smile, even upon a screen waking up from a beautiful dream discovering unread books, or lost favourites the mesmerising glowContinue reading “The Joy of Little Things”
New Year, what now?
Significant markings of time require acknowledgement. Or not, as the case may be – it’s a personal choice. I like to be attentive to certain times; birthday’s, full moons, when to plant seeds, the holidays and the start of a new year. We were so certain, Sadie and I, at the outset of 2020, thatContinue reading “New Year, what now?”
Snow-capped memories of Lapland
While my body can’t travel, my mind re-visits the special places of winters past. Like a sparkling jewel, I’m remembering the most magical place I’ve been – Lapland. North of the arctic circle, Finland’s incredible subarctic wilderness – a place of pure magic! Where the nature Gods conjure phenomena like the Aurora Polaris (polar orContinue reading “Snow-capped memories of Lapland”
Becoming a bear cub
Is it the winter weather or the post-Christmas dinners? Something about this time of year, particularly this year, makes me feel like curling into a ball, like a baby bear cub, and just sleeping the days away. I don’t seem to be the only one either, I’ve been checking in with friends and we’re allContinue reading “Becoming a bear cub”
When life throws you lemons, make a G&T
Is it time for a G&T I just finished work, so it must be Is it time for another G&T It’s not my round so it’s basically free Is it time for another G&T Just one more before I flee Is it time for another G&T I’ll need it, my boss is doing his –Continue reading “When life throws you lemons, make a G&T”
Christmas to Christmas, the difference a year makes
I love Christmas – yes, I’m one of those people. It’s an infection I caught from my adored grandfather. He was adored not just by me but everyone who ever met him, so infectious was his larger than life gregarious spirit. At Christmas time he exploded with good cheer and merriment. As children my brotherContinue reading “Christmas to Christmas, the difference a year makes”
Let’s hear it for the boys!
You might think because of the suffering my ex caused me I don’t have a very high opinion of men. Not true, I don’t have a high opinion of him, but I’ve had the privilege of having some amazing men in my life. I was lucky enough to have incredible male role models growing up.Continue reading “Let’s hear it for the boys!”
Staying in, staying sane…
It’s been an interesting year, 2020. An astrologer friend said it’s officially the ‘year of suffering’. I prefer ‘year of transformation’. After being taught by nuns during my school days, the word suffering has terrible connotations of Jesus on the cross. I’d cry in class every Easter, if you also grew up with those stories,Continue reading “Staying in, staying sane…”
My new life at 50 