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20101129

Christmas the holiday season?

In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it 'Christmas' and went to church; the Jews called it 'Hanukkah' and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say 'Merry Christmas!' or 'Happy Hanukkah!' or (to the atheists) 'Look out for the wall!' Dave Barry, "Christmas Shopping: A Survivor's Guide"

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Christmas Mandala to colour - peace begins with me


Peace begins with me -

Christmas Mandala to colour

Christmas Mandala from Milliande.com - click Here This is my favourite one...


It is quite wonderful to simply get out the coloured pencils, and colour in. Get a cuppa, put on some music and let yourself be creative.

20101126

god grant me

God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me.
Author Unknown

House Sitting - How it nearly went really wrong this time.

Occasionally, we offer to do some house sitting. It's been a great way to travel and mind a gorgeous dog or two. We really adore dogs,...