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HISTORY

History is really great except when you have to remember the dates of the British monarchs , or when we feel sad about the lives some people had to live, and the traumas they had to face. History is imbibed with sorrows and when we learn about old times, it’s often from another’s perspective. PersonalContinue reading “HISTORY”

MAKING CONNECTIONS

The ways we make connections with others is something many of us feel frustrated about just at the moment. We cannot accept our new normal probably because we haven’t mourned the old one, We are creatures of habit and need to feel the sameness of life day by day, but we can also be openContinue reading “MAKING CONNECTIONS”

Disabled hands

I have a dear friend who has severe arthritis, and this is particularly bad in her hands she is very independent and keeps on doing all her housework, gardening, baking and caring for her husband and friends.I greatly admire her and her qualities, but I’m reminded of how one needs to mourn the loss ofContinue reading “Disabled hands”

IDLE HANDS

My friend ask me had I thought of writing about idle hands, her question brought to mind the old adage,’Satan finds some mischief for idle hands to do.’My mother used to quote it to me when, as a child, I hid to avoid unpleasant chores. I’m not alone in that for sure. It was aContinue reading “IDLE HANDS”

WORKING HANDS

Hi everyone! Today I am reflecting on working hands.So much can be seen by examining hands, and I am not talking about palm reading. If we examine hands of a mixed population of people we could, in some cases see what their occupation is and determine something of their lifestyle.I seems to me that thereContinue reading “WORKING HANDS”

CREATIVE HANDS

Hands are used for both good and evil Lets focus on some ways they can be used creatively. Each day we use our hands to care for ourselves and others, in fact we can be so busy doing this that we miss out on time to reflect how amazing our hands are.The palm of theContinue reading “CREATIVE HANDS”

positive hands

Hi today I’m back to thinking about hands since the crisis pandemic hands have become something to be wary of they cause us anxiety, fear and frustration to name but a few. ts good to think also of their positive contribution in our new world we know they have healing properties but we can beContinue reading “positive hands”

INTRODUCTION

My name is Yvonne Ihope to use this blog for reflections and thoughts which have given me support and meaning in the current crisis.i also hope to share some amusing stories or moments which may help us to laugh out loud and release tension.i may even share some recipes. i am struggling with the sillyContinue reading “INTRODUCTION”

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”