A Made Up Mind
Sometimes it only takes making a decision and then being ok with it. A made up mind is powerful.
What box?
Once, everybody worked as part of a community, helped, cared, shared, and did for the better and longevity of all. If something was broken — it got fixed. If it was lost — it got found. If there was a need — it got met.
A deposit not a withdrawal
What a beautiful day it has been. Old faces and new. Some visits full of fun and some contemplation and sadness. An unexpected drive to a town an hour away. The joy of my mums company. The warmth of the sun through the window as I drive. The comfort of knowing what I went for […]
Not a brick wall
I learned a new perspective today and it has changed my whole life. Literally in just a moment. Let me start at the very beginning — a very good place to start (did you sing it too?). Life growing up and even into aging was different, difficult and interesting. I am very thankful for the […]
Outside Looking In
It is almost 3 years since I began the process that has led to me being here, at This That & Those, running multiple project lines due to the nature of the area we live and the needs here. For over 2 years I have told the story of the business and how I see […]
Please pick me
Although I was good at sport, I was that child that stood there waiting to be picked. Usually I was last. Not because of athletic ability or lack thereof, yet because of the relationship I did not have with the others at school. Or rather the level and kind of relationship I did have. I […]
Never Too Late
Never too late One of the biggest tragedies of recent times is the loss of community.Or maybe it has been fading for a while, let go slowly bit by bit.Replaced with secrecy, distance, high fences and busy lives wrapped up in terms like ‘safety’ and ‘independence’. Not sure if you remember, how once there was […]