Monthly Archives: August 2011

Pictures to Inspire

Pictures To Inspire Certain images catch my eye anew even years after they were taken; they set my mind on a trail of thoughts often in diverse directions. I decided to share a few with you for this post in … Continue reading

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Mum’s Poems

 Mum’s Poems Today is the fourth anniversary of my mother’s death. Sylvia Mary Taggart – Ma, to me – born January 7th 1928, died 17th August 2007. Like many daughters, I didn’t fully appreciate her qualities until I was an … Continue reading

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How to Blend Your Own Body Oils

How to Blend Your Own Body Oils Be kind to yourself. Aromatic body oils don’t have to be an expensive luxury. You can blend your own. How to use aromatic body oils: After a shower or bath to condition, moisturise … Continue reading

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Review of His Last Duchess

Last lesson of the school day. In an atmosphere of congealed intelligence most of my class mates appear to be sleeping with their eyes open, or at best their minds are elsewhere, contemplating the freedom of the street after the … Continue reading

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