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I stepped out to do some thrift therapy today.I was not looking for anything in particular and had no set budget today. My husband has been in the hospital all day waiting for surgery for a detached retina. I just could not stay in the house any longer so I ran out to my favourite... Continue Reading →
Someone close to Robert said ‘I can’t believe how busy the two of you always are. I’m trying to slow down and you two have ramped it up.’ Yes we have. But we have always been very energetic people who get involved in a lot of activities and since becoming parents in 2008 this has... Continue Reading →
Welcome to issue No. 2 of Focused Friends favorites. Posting again today is Margaret Morton. We hope you enjoy what we enjoy. Hi everybody and thanks for popping in again today. So this week I have had my focus on many little things around the house and the children of course. It’s back to school... Continue Reading →
Welcome to our new topic of 'Favourite Things' where we will sometiumes share some of our fabulous finds around the net or in life. We hope they inspire you. Or you find something interesting to share with us. Margaret starts us off. Bed makeover Ok so you all know how much I love a great... Continue Reading →
Focused Friends is all about living life in a creative way; a life where we try new things, where we develop aspects of life, where we dabble in art and creativity and also where we explore. Focused Friends is also about well-being; living life well, living healthily and exploring ways to enhance our well-being. This... Continue Reading →
Going through my Facebook history this morning and gushing over all the lovely photos and memories of my time on this day I came across some writing that I did and thought it was worth a share here. In 2016. My daughter was three, my boys were 10. Life is pretty much the same except... Continue Reading →
Don’t carry my weight on your shoulders I can lift me on my own Don’t worry about my future Just care about the now Heavy is the burden of fear and lost control Heavier still is anger and loss of light in our soul Don’t Harbour any sadness for what is going to be All... Continue Reading →
Margaret S. Morton / Parkinson’s diagnosis September 11, 2017
When I was six years old I was sent away for the Christmas holidays to spend them with an aunt in another city. My mother was going through a very hard time after leaving my biological father. She had me and three boys and one more baby on the way. When you’re six years old... Continue Reading →
Thank you Deano, I really have found a calling when it comes to baking! I love it x
Thank you Dean.
I can vouch for how wonderful Tracy's baking is. :-)
I am sad to learn about your mother-in-law, Margaret. This is a beautiful, reflective poem. xx
Thank you so much Stuart. I really appreciate your kind words. All the best