Tough Love

Imagine if all our angels were sweet and gentle, constantly showering us with words of comfort, love and wisdom. Imagine … More

Would You Like Bee Pollen?

It’s not every day that you’re offered this sweet ‘n sticky treat – unless, of course, you happen to live … More

Sisterhood of the Checkered Pants (& Tops)

Children who are admitted to Emergency are accompanied by a relative who remains on the ward until the child’s release … More

An Accidental Detour

Towards the end of the afternoon, I met up with Kate and her daughter Pearl at the Bambu Hotel – … More

The Monk and I

After chugging along National Highway 5 for the better part of this sun-drenched day, then wending its way past a … More

A Gift from Yu

The other day I received a bird in the mail. Not a real bird, of course, but a crane nonetheless. … More

The Dog Days of Autumn

I wasn’t particularly looking forward to this past weekend. At least not to one part of it. Without getting into … More

Sudden death

I simply cannot fathom what it must be like to wake up one day, you’re your husband goodbye as he … More

A PAINting Experience

I spent all of last weekend surrounded by and immersed in a world of paint. Standing in front of blank … More

Back to the (Wolf) Pack

Last year, with crutches under my arms, I bumped into Wolf and, after telling him my tale, he wished me … More