I woke up in the wee hours of the morning, unable to fall back to sleep. This seems to happen a lot lately, I suppose because there are many things running around in my mind which will not leave me alone even in my sleep. The rain began to fall Read more
When I was young I was told that those big beautiful blue dragonflies would bite me, that it would be very painful. Not knowing any different I believed this for a long time and became very frightened of them. With time passing I realized Duncan was just being cruel, as Read more
The sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day. Laura has returned and so the man who who gave me such discomfort over the last few days has now left. It seemed to me the sunshine returned as a reward and I have been revelling in its warmth this morning. Gifts Read more
Last week the family who are responsible for looking after the property where I am staying had to leave. Laura’s father needed help with his granadilla trees, so off they all went leaving me here on my own. While the quiet was at first very welcome, Elizabeth’s fears of theft Read more
Last week I had a rather severe panic attack, which I am sure was connected to finding myself in isolation and not knowing how long I had to face it. I paced outside my room for the better part of the night, afraid to stop. I could feel the familiar Read more
When I drew this image, I felt it would be part of something, a project perhaps, but at the time could not have understood what it would be. I finished it last year, and something about it made it special in my eyes. Was it just the vibrant colors? or Read more
My dear friend sent me the link for this song this morning. It made me so happy, I had to share it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Does the lead singer nail this song? Or what? Beautiful vocals all around and it is a pleasure Read more
I am reposting my story called “Guilt and Fear” from my book “Finding Home”. So much of my life was controlled by my fears, stopping me from truly living. I just want people to really assess their situation and look for positive solutions. It is my belief we must look Read more
Thought I’d add a link to doctor Christopher’s information on the virus. His father wrote several books on health, which I often referred to as my bibles. My children grew up on his formulations for every childhood illness. I never took them to the doctor, their illness rarely lasting for Read more
A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of introducing my son to Ecuador, to my new home. It was quite a shock to hear him say he was coming, and until I actually saw him, was afraid it was all in my imagination. The other gringos here in Read more