Why?
After living here for more than a decade—often rejecting this place—I’ve decided to carve out a little cosy haven for myself.
A place where I can listen to the sound of water.
A place for solitude.
A place to meditate.
A place simply to be.
Stuck at home convalescing, the itch to start my own garden—with a water feature—grew steadily.
Did something I haven't done in a long time. Try something new. I drove myself to Madrid. To a new place. I was a creature of habit. Today I dared do something different. Hands down one of the best courses I have ever taken. I can find myself improving with every sentence, with every thought. Finishing all […]
A fabulous TC meeting. So glad that so many people showed up. It was such a wonderful session. So interactive, so much learning. The most touching gift I have ever received. A beautiful Alpaca Scarf from Peru. A gift from Fr. Carlos. He is such a joy. Quiet, underPlans for the Ministry Fair. So happy we […]
A chat with the neighbours over the hedge which led to a short visit. It's amazing how we hardly see each other even though we live right beside each other. A viewing of a 20th century mansion in the heart of Madrid which transported me to Cuba, Old España and a million other places in a […]
A single encounter—a bug pausing atop a chamomile bloom, both perfectly unaware of the other’s fleeting role in this quiet scene. Nature is full of unscripted meetings, silent moments, and cross-species stories happening everywhere, all the time. Today, it was just about noticing and keeping still long enough for their story to unfold.
Support for Ukraine in the shape of a cowl. I wore it on a day I was reading. I am sure it was noticed. I hope the message made a mark. We can't go on believing that everyone is having a normal life. Such a pity that my much-complimented reading and the cowl were not […]