“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind” – Rudyard Kipling What do you call it when one country starts bombing a peaceful neighbor? Is it war? A conflict? A liberation? That’s the question of the day. It depends on who’s asking and their viewpoint of the situation. Those attacking consider it…
Has the World Gone Mad?
Some Random Thoughts In the year of 2022, we believe we’re living in an advanced civilization. The years of wars and despots are in the…
A Woman of no importance – book review
Book: A Woman of No Importance Author: Sonia Purnell A Woman of No Importance is an excellent book that I storngly encourage all to read….
Christmas ornaments
Christmas is such a joyous time. So many memories of celebrations past come flooding back when putting up decorations or baking Christmas treats. Decorating my…
Enjoy the view
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and enjoy the view. Always remember to slow down and take in your surroundings. There’s…
Jefferson’s Daughters: Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America
I recently read Jefferson’s Daughters: Three Sisters, White and Black, in a Young America byCatherine Kerrison. This is a very well researched and engaging book….
Life of music
Music has filled my life from the very beginning. I was very fortnate to grow up in a home where music was played frequently. And…
Good use of old apples
Buying fruit every time I enter a grocery store is a weakness of mine. Sometime I don’t really think it through – will I actually…
Agreeing to Disagree
“We seldom learn much from someone with whom we agree.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana Earlier today someone on a Facebook page on books that I follow posted…
Olive Oil Bread
“Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts.” – James Beard Today, bread is…