January 2017 – soulgifts

A Pain in the Butt

January 31, 2017

TRH (The Retired Husband) have both been hobbling around in pain recently. Me? I seem to have one muscle in the left side of my lower back that decides to go into excruciatingly painful spasm about once a week. Cold sweat, painful grunting, shuffling at a snails pace for the chemicals cupboard and every other pain … More A Pain in the Butt

Salt of the Earth

January 30, 2017

We all take salt for granted. It can be found in every kitchen, pantry cupboard, dining room table. But did you know that salt is really, really versatile. It can be used for cleaning, cooking (duh, of course!) health, beauty, fun… Why salt is good for you It is made up of sodium and … More Salt of the Earth

Let’s all be friends

January 29, 2017

Heres to friendships of all shapes, sizes, colours and species 😀 Raili Tanska

Jokes Again

January 28, 2017

I saw a poster today, somebody was asking “Have you seen my cat?” So I called the number and said that I didn’t. I like to help where I can. 😉 What do you get when you cross a bear with a skunk? Winnie the Pooh. 🙂 Today, I found a mosquito, I sat right … More Jokes Again

House Munchers Update

January 27, 2017

Lucky, lucky us ! We live in a High Hazard area for termites ! It has been over two months since we discovered that our house is being eaten. Two months of weekly visits by the Exterminator. Two months of watching, waiting, waiting, waiting. Today he was happy to report he is ‘cautiously optimistic’ They … More House Munchers Update

Echoes of Australia Day 2017

January 26, 2017

It’s that time of the year again – our national day, a public holiday. My post last year has a lot of things Aussie in it – Australia Day. In true blue tradition, I’m gonna tell youse ’bout some comps that happen right here in my own backyard of South Oz. Cow Races … More Echoes of Australia Day 2017

There’s a Mouse in the House

January 25, 2017

Every now and then over the years we have had mice invade the house. Now I have nothing against mice, I just prefer that they stay in their own habitat – outside. Some years ago we had a most peculiar experience with one enterprising individual. I kept a fruit bowl on the kitchen bench filled … More There’s a Mouse in the House

Things That Go Bang in the Night

January 24, 2017

CRASH! BANG! Huh – I wake up with a start. What is that noise ? I elbow himself, protector of hearth and home, in the ribs. Go and see what that noise is. Huh, he says. You woke me up for that? If you’re so keen to know what it is, go and have a … More Things That Go Bang in the Night

Autism Spectrum Disorder

January 23, 2017

Some of you may have heard of Kathy Lette. She is an Aussie. A journalist. A mum. Kathy leapt to fame as a teenager. This is how she introduces herself on her website I left school at sixteen (the only examination I’ve ever passed is my cervical smear test) to become a writer. I penned … More Autism Spectrum Disorder

In the Now Moment – a meditation

January 22, 2017

Take time today to Be Still, in the Now Moment. If you have a sacred space, a place you retreat to for me time, go there now. Give yourself permission to take some time out from a busy life. It recharges Mind, Body and Soul. Perhaps light a candle, play some soft background music. … More In the Now Moment – a meditation

soulgifts – Telling Tales

Creating magic with words

Month: January 2017