To everything there is a season

December’s season. Families & friends, holiday greetings, travel, entertaining and celebrations of food, fun and fine beverages. It’s quiet in my little house today, with the crackling you-tube Fireplace video and holiday tunes on the radio. I’ve been out for a short walk, trimmed a good handful of rose-hips from the bushes to make tea …

Write What You Know

That’s what they say. Put on the page what hurts – not just the pleasures of life. Write the truth. I actually didn’t write much in 2023, other than notes in social media, texts and/or emails, a few cards or letters. I felt weighted down by despair, too much illness, too much hiding behind the …

Chiang Mai in the Mirror

At our normal breakfast time in Chiang Mai, Tim and I would walk 20-30 minutes to one of our favorite breakfast places. We’ve been here for just about two weeks – eaten a lot of Thai, and a few English breakfasts, porridge and muesli bowls with fruit as well. And really fine coffee is available …