Author: Solveig
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It’s almost time for …
It’s almost time for the annual Advent Calendar All I need is your contribution and for time to pass a little slower so that everyone can be creative and I can review and set up the posts. Last year I had the crazy idea to host a multi-contributor advent calendar.…
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Weekend Coffee Share 12/11/2016
Oh my, how long has it been since I’ve had you over for a coffee share? I’d rather not check, because I know it has been ages. As I have mentioned in my last post I have been absent for blogging for a very long time. Reasons for that are…
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I came out of my shell a while ago, but …
People tend to see me as an extrovert. Actually as someone who is overly extroverted. But actually I tend to be very much of an introvert. Apparently when I started kindergarten I spend a few days observing everything before jumping into the action myself. There were some days on which everyone…
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The Seed We Did Not Sow
The Seed We Did Not Sow When we came back from our one week holiday in the South of France we were greeted by a surprise. Between our mint plants (we have tons of those don’t ask me why) there was a plant that we did not plant nor did…
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Let’s meet where the kids play!
If we were having coffee today then I’d propose that you’d join little one and myself at the playground near my home. I hope you are well prepared, sunscreen, sunglasses, maybe a hat. If you don’t mind we are drinking water lots of that. I would suddenly produce some fresh…
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The Winds of Change and Continuity
The Winds of Change and Continuity Jean-Jacques rolled up the sails of his windmill, made sure that everything was in order before he headed home after a very long day. A strong wind had woken him during the night, a wind like he was lucky to have once or twice…
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Dealing with Death
Dealing with Death Death is tough, especially for those who have lost someone dear, for those who have seen someone die, for those who are left alone. Death is tough, especially for the person realising that their days are numbered when they are scared of death. Death is not easy.…
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If we were having coffee – 28 May 2016
If we were having coffee, then we would be having tea (there are many varieties to choose from). Or you could have some water or milk or even soy milk. If we were having our weekend drinks then I would ask you if you wanted some vanilla ice cream with…
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The Scent of Roses
The Scent of Roses When my parents got married almost 24 years ago my mom had a beautiful bridal bouquet. The roses were vivid in colour, red, pink, yellow. The colours were strong, not the faint pastel tones one is used to for weddings. My mother was not wearing white…
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Reflections #AtoZChallenge 2016
Reflections A to Z Challenge 2016 This year, I participated for the 2nd time in the A to Z Challenge. Some letters were tough, for others the word I wrote about appeared in my head days, or even weeks before I wrote the post in question. Last year I had…
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If we were having coffee – 7 May 2016
If we were having coffee, then I would be so happy to see you again, after all, last week I completely missed our coffee date. The A to Z Challenge ended last Saturday, and I did not find the time in the day to blog.
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The Bus Driver #WeeklySmile
The Bus Driver “Hello, I really like your glasses. They suit you well!” Were the words with which I was greeted upon entering the bus I took home on Tuesday. With them came a friendly smile and gleaming eyes of the not so young bus driver. “Thank you!” I replied…
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Discovering Traditions: May 1st and the Making of the Wreath by M.L.Kappa
Today, is the first of May, a day that is widely celebrated and that has various traditions attached to it. I am happy to have M. L. Kappa as my special guest for Discovering Traditions. You can find a list of all guest post that have appeared on my blog…
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