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postcard with nasturtium illustration. from Jill. “Leonard Cohen notes: ‘there is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.’
ART JOURNALLING WORKSHOP
13 years ago
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
All 'loved up' and energy levels starting to rise again
Wel we are feeling all loved up after the last few days. Some refugees arrived from Christchurch in a camper complete with a new Spoodle called Maz and Kath's lovely mother-Lyndall.
Kath, Kim and their two boys were like a family of energizer bunnies.Washing taken in and out.Wood chopped stacked.There was rarely a Gap when Kath wasnt in the sink. Kim and the boys chopped and chipped and were generally lovely. Lyndall has come up with some great ideas for the garden in the front of the house. I will take some pictures and keep you posted.
They bought some lovely goodies from Riverstone Kitchen which I have have been enjoying on my toast. Yum.
Saturday night T.C and the Empress (Jane) arrived and we had a great dinner played a fun game called Empires and headed down to the Portobello Pub for the Rugby. Good fun!
Sunday was sunny and warm and we got stuck into the garden and tidied. It was really encouraging to see some progress.
I also planted a gorgeous Blueberry which my mum bought Gary for the end of Radio therapy. It is waving its leaves at me today, enjoying its new home. Dark purple fruits and vege are said to be very good and anti-carcinogenous .Bring em on I say!
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This week two new things have arrived
A rather smart Glasshouse which is loving its new home and a fabulous new bench made out of an old desk top. I believe from the IRD, I could be telling porkies though.
I am sitting at it with my back to the fire and it is fantastic. It has changed my whole kitchen. Mr Vliestra came down today and completely sorted it and fixed every other broken thing as well. As Barbara is fond of saying he's a real 'macgyvor ' and it is true.
I have some pasta sauce bubbling on the stove and the house is cleaned and tidied-I love it. Fresh sheets on the bed.My darling is away up the road buying a caravan with my Da for his white-baiting spot. I shall have to get a photograph. He is buying it from ChCh and wanted company on the way up the road.They are staying at Aunty Heathers tonight and heading home tomorrow.
Gary and I havnt been apart for months now and I think we have got used to being together.I am liking it. It is certainly a learning curve sharing territory.He called out this morning that he was in our art studio...hmmmmm not sure about that one.
I am ready for him to walk through the door now.
Kath, Kim and their two boys were like a family of energizer bunnies.Washing taken in and out.Wood chopped stacked.There was rarely a Gap when Kath wasnt in the sink. Kim and the boys chopped and chipped and were generally lovely. Lyndall has come up with some great ideas for the garden in the front of the house. I will take some pictures and keep you posted.
They bought some lovely goodies from Riverstone Kitchen which I have have been enjoying on my toast. Yum.
Saturday night T.C and the Empress (Jane) arrived and we had a great dinner played a fun game called Empires and headed down to the Portobello Pub for the Rugby. Good fun!
Sunday was sunny and warm and we got stuck into the garden and tidied. It was really encouraging to see some progress.I also planted a gorgeous Blueberry which my mum bought Gary for the end of Radio therapy. It is waving its leaves at me today, enjoying its new home. Dark purple fruits and vege are said to be very good and anti-carcinogenous .Bring em on I say!
.
GARY PREPARING THE GROUND FOR THE
GLASSHOUSE
This week two new things have arrived
A rather smart Glasshouse which is loving its new home and a fabulous new bench made out of an old desk top. I believe from the IRD, I could be telling porkies though.
I am sitting at it with my back to the fire and it is fantastic. It has changed my whole kitchen. Mr Vliestra came down today and completely sorted it and fixed every other broken thing as well. As Barbara is fond of saying he's a real 'macgyvor ' and it is true.
I have some pasta sauce bubbling on the stove and the house is cleaned and tidied-I love it. Fresh sheets on the bed.My darling is away up the road buying a caravan with my Da for his white-baiting spot. I shall have to get a photograph. He is buying it from ChCh and wanted company on the way up the road.They are staying at Aunty Heathers tonight and heading home tomorrow.
Gary and I havnt been apart for months now and I think we have got used to being together.I am liking it. It is certainly a learning curve sharing territory.He called out this morning that he was in our art studio...hmmmmm not sure about that one.
Monday, September 6, 2010
CANTICLE
This young boy and his sister
on their skipping way to school
and everywhere tossing shouts
of laughter into the air. In a shower
of light on the bright whitewash wall
of the Church of Saint Dionysia, they throw
their shadows. They sign themselves
and their animal friends, letting words
talk to each other; they tell their dreams.
They do no less than risk delight: despite
every dark thing there is in the world,
there will always be music. And they
wonder: what is the name of this song?
Monday the last day of Radio therapy whoopee
It is very calm here this morning..crazy winds last night, very interesting being on a headland in a norwester.
The last two weeks have been slow and hard.I have been trying to decide the best phrase for this and I keep thinking ..'there is no enjoyment in this'. It is a plod and it is relentless.Gary is very 'Zapped 'physically and mentally.I always find the connection between what is happening in our lives and how it is reflected in our bodies enlightening. This has had a run on effect through all the family..Me being sick for the whole of August didn't help things as I am the energy bunny at present. I am also his driver and as you can all imagine Gary loves being driven..lol. But he is tad tired to focus and knows it is a good thing.
We are both looking forward to the next few weeks and are planning some day trips and overnighters. Get out and about in the big wide open.
The garden is having its last bit of construction for this year in the Veggie patch. Gary and I are 'in discussion' as to what materials to use..any suggestions are gratefully accepted. We are building a few small walls.
I am buying a glasshouse which is exciting.We have finally decided where it is going which is great as now I can design the rest of the garden around it.
The kids have just walked in the door and informed me that the roads are closed, they are completely delighted with themselves and are getting changed into mufti.
Gary has just tucked back into bed with the paper and has changed his times at the hospital for later in the day.
Waxeyes are in the blossom tree
the cat is beside me on a tiger blanket
Rye toast is in the toaster
washing is littered about and it is time to eat and tidy
The last two weeks have been slow and hard.I have been trying to decide the best phrase for this and I keep thinking ..'there is no enjoyment in this'. It is a plod and it is relentless.Gary is very 'Zapped 'physically and mentally.I always find the connection between what is happening in our lives and how it is reflected in our bodies enlightening. This has had a run on effect through all the family..Me being sick for the whole of August didn't help things as I am the energy bunny at present. I am also his driver and as you can all imagine Gary loves being driven..lol. But he is tad tired to focus and knows it is a good thing.
We are both looking forward to the next few weeks and are planning some day trips and overnighters. Get out and about in the big wide open.
The garden is having its last bit of construction for this year in the Veggie patch. Gary and I are 'in discussion' as to what materials to use..any suggestions are gratefully accepted. We are building a few small walls.
I am buying a glasshouse which is exciting.We have finally decided where it is going which is great as now I can design the rest of the garden around it.
The kids have just walked in the door and informed me that the roads are closed, they are completely delighted with themselves and are getting changed into mufti.
Gary has just tucked back into bed with the paper and has changed his times at the hospital for later in the day.
Waxeyes are in the blossom tree
the cat is beside me on a tiger blanket
Rye toast is in the toaster
washing is littered about and it is time to eat and tidy
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