M's Musings
Unconditional Self Love
At almost 65 years old I have obviously seen many Valentines Days, some while being in a relationship and many while single. I’ve been in a relatio...Waitangi Day 2024
Waitangi Day is almost upon us, and there are celebrations taking place in The Square – Te Marae o Hine from 10-2pm. I’ll be at the shop, but I’m h...Wonderful Friends
It has been an 'interesting' year, with all sorts of challenges, some of which I've not experienced before, and some of which I have; but for some ...- Tags: happiness
Orphans Aid Op Shop
A beautiful walk to the shop this morning, and one of my favourite places to pause is the Orphans Aid Op Shop. Whoever does their windows obviously...- Tags: small businesses
I Have a New Hobby!
I have a new hobby, although Peter says I need to have done more than one or two for it to qualify as a hobby, words that he may well regret, as I’...- Tags: happiness
Explaining the death of a loved one to children...
Grieving the loss of a loved one, whether it’s a human being or a loved furry friend, is a challenging time for anyone. As adults we’re trying to c...The Perfect Partner Peter!
* Integrity * Honesty * Hard working * Generous * Courageous * Compassionate * Committed * Kind to people and animals * Dry sense of humour * Patie...Birthday Fun at Taking Shape!
Today was the start of my weekend, and I’ve really been looking forward to it, as I had Birthday money to spend. I already knew where I was going t...- Tags: small businesses
Those Tidy Freaks! :)
Yesterday morning I sat down to work on a project, but my desk was so covered in papers, random crystals and lots of other stuff that I've been mea...DOUBLE SHOTZ – My Favourite Café!
There are definitely pros and cons for having absolutely delicious food on tap all day every day while I’m at work. As a vegetarian, it can sometim...- Tags: small businesses