'I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say.' [Flannery O' Connor]
Why this blog?
The simple answer...
Because I have things to say and my voice sounds better when it is written down.
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The variety of chair styles in the above image represents the various walks and stages of life, cultures,
backgrounds and places we all come from but signifying that we can all sit around one table and
respectfully engage with one another; sharing conversations, burdens, joys and perspectives.
This is a personal blog...
The perspectives, thoughts and opinions are my own and informed from personal context, crises, conversations, concerns, characters (real or fictional) and Christian convictions.
I am not writing on behalf of any specific group or organisation (secular or Christian).
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My intention is to pen my thinking with heart and integrity and for visitors to my site to
pause | read | engage; to think critically and have conversations where truth and grace have the final say.
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Any guest articles and interviews are published with the permission of the authors and interviewees.
'Creative play is like a spring that bubbles up from deep within a child.' [Joan Almon]
kiddies' playroom
'Tarry a moment to watch the chaos of a playground, crayola-colored shirts
of running children, all trying out their wings.' [Dr. SunWolf]
'It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"'
'Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.'
[Roald Dahl]
Poor Little Bee. She is sad and tired of her life of being a bee and making honey. She wants to be different, like her friends, the other insects. She wants to be like Dung Beetle and Ladybird and Silkworm. She is not happy being a bee. After trying to be like her friends, Little Bee discovers what will make her happy. (A story for 4-8 year olds)
This is Lily-May and Rosalie’s story. Rosalie is Lily-May’s ragdoll. She has wings and turns into a fairy at night and has some wonderful adventures while Rosalie is sleeping. Won’t you join Rosalie on some of her adventures and learn how to make a difference to those around you? (A story for 4-8 year olds)
Adelynn is a unicorn who lives in the magical make-believe world of stories, dreams and imaginations. She is sad and lonely as she has no other friends like her. After hearing about the breeze’s stories from her travels all over the real world, Adelynn wishes she could travel with the breeze to some of these places. But if her wish comes true, she will forever be changed and will no longer be a unicorn and she will never be able to return to Dreamland. Will it be worth it? Will she take the risk?
(A story for 7-11 year olds)
Princess Carmen lives in a castle in the beautiful kingdom of Cambria. But it seems as if those she loves the most leave her, until she hears about a King of kings who will never leave her. Follow her story as she finds joy and a new song in her heart amid the sadness. (A story for 7-11year olds)