Shackled by the chains of time

Shackled by the chains of time

Call me weird, but my best way to relax consists in the luxury of ignoring time or any time indicating device. Having time limits to activities or knowing that at a certain hour I need to go out to do a commission, trip or task or even a fun activity generates a...
Happy Dog, Happy Me

Happy Dog, Happy Me

I have written a lot about the positive influence of creativity and clay on my mental heath, but I never addressed the crucial role our sweet and lovely Camilla, our beagle, has had in my recovery from depression years ago. Our kids had asked for a dog for many years...
Super Mom

Super Mom

I am no super mom I used to keep brave No matter what I wanted to keep the kids safe Free from tears Negativity, regret Free from harm Showing only the best I could get But in the end I had to pay the price For keeping tough Without being wise My kids now saw the pain...
Assertiveness

Assertiveness

Are you assertive? What is assertiveness exactly? Oxford dictionary defines it as “confident and forceful behaviour”. When you look at the importance of being assertive, you’ll find that indicates the ability to express opinions, thoughts, and feelings clearly in a...
Hope

Hope

This blog is inspired by an essay my son had to write for school. He had to write a commentary on a poem in which hope was compared to a bird and its feathers. It originated some deeper thoughts about the concept that I would like to share with you. Especially now...