[Photo: my own. Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl.] The meaning of life. What is it? And don’t you dare say 42.
[Photo: free image iStock_000016803634Large.] I have an aunt who has battled years of anorexia and been admitted numerous times to hospital for it, my mum
Welcome to 2019. We live in a world of hashtag trends and keyboard warriors ranting on social media about injustices and racism. And this
I’ve got nothing against Craig David, I actually like this song and I feel it is a good fit to go with today’s post. Today’s
[Photo: https://mysticmedusa.com/2015/11/isis-the-goddess/] Do you ever get the feeling we are on some pre-destined path? That there is an invisible string connected to all the events
[Photo: free image iStock_000015634604Large.] Do you ever feel like a hamster running in a wheel and suddenly someone jams a stick in the spokes and
Do you ever have those days where everything just goes tits up? I mean, where nothing goes right and you just want to stop, crawl
(Photo taken by yours truly in 2006 when I first arrived. This Karl Marx Monument measures 13 metres high and weighs 40 tonnes and is
Image Source from storypick.com As I scanned the bookshop today searching for something interesting to read about relationships, people, psychology etc. I was drawn to
With parents who were and are loyal fans of the US with a flagpole in the back garden flying the American flag, a dad who
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] Today’s blog post is about moving forward. About taking action and moving forward. I’ve been stuck in my
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] As a volunteer Angel with the American charity Soldiers’ Angels I regularly write letters and cards to the
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] I have a lot to say. I could talk for Britain if you let me. But hardly anyone
Heimweh or Fernweh? Wanderlust and why I just can’t seem to find where home is [Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] This week my
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] It’s all baby talk today and quite appropriate for Mother’s Day! In my last post I wrote that
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] I’m at that classic age where I’m supposed to start settling down and being sensible. On social
Anyone who has ever owned a bunny will know how absolutely cute, lovable and fun they are but likewise how they can also be incredibly
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakended” ~ Anatole France I have a lot of respect for vets,
Is the grass really greener on the other side? [Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] It sounds so exciting telling someone you are moving
[Photo courtesy of EBM Photography: thanks Emma!] To what extent do we do things for love and how much for the idea of love? Are