Iffing Stress

In 'poetry' form, and on a serious note ... Iffing Stress   If booze is causing stress, stop drinking it. If work is causing stress, change jobs. If bad health is causing stress, become healthy. If the news is causing stress, stop listening to it. If television is causing stress, stop watching it. If EMF … Continue reading Iffing Stress

A Shropshire Lad In Berwickshire

  These beautiful blooms, from our garden last Summer, are called "A Shropshire Lad". They're one of the David Austin Roses' selection of beautiful English roses. I planted one of these in our last garden in NSW, Australia and we have planted them on the walls of our home in Berwickshire, UK. They are such … Continue reading A Shropshire Lad In Berwickshire

In The Winters Of Life

In the Winters of Life, everything shows up more clearly. Seasons come and seasons go. When we pare it all back to the basics, we see what really matters ... but there is also much that cannot be seen with average sight or understanding. Sometimes we have to take it deeper and check in on … Continue reading In The Winters Of Life

What Would Jesus Do ~ Revised

  Have you ever wondered ... What Would Jesus Do?  This is the revised version of a post published at The Holly Tree Tales on 30 April 2015. * In my quietest moments, and sometimes even in the midst of a current or a raging storm, I wonder to myself “What would Jesus do?” Over … Continue reading What Would Jesus Do ~ Revised

A Compilation Of Quotes

A compilation of five quotes to ponder mindfully as you go about your life and conduct your business today.   "You are either spreading lightness, or you are spreading darkness ~ which one feels best to you? Choose that."   *   "Love gets more done than grind and hustle do."   *   "Lose … Continue reading A Compilation Of Quotes

Notice The Gold All Around You

Dear Readers, Today I thought "it is time for a little catch-up".  How quickly we can lose our days, when we do not stop and take in the little moments, which are each as precious as life can get.  Hence this post. It is Friday, my week has been crazy, I have been learning all … Continue reading Notice The Gold All Around You

Introducing a Voluntary Financial Donation Facility to The Holly Tree Tales And Why

Some months ago, WordPress notified me that a new facility had been created, which would enable the owners of blogs like my own (Premium and Business themes) to add a payment button to our websites.  At first I decided to 'file' that information, feeling that my technological muscles had been sufficiently challenged and that I … Continue reading Introducing a Voluntary Financial Donation Facility to The Holly Tree Tales And Why

Papery Bark

The papery bark of Betula Utilis Jacqmontii is so beaUtiful, I almost feel that it should be written on. This glory grows metres away from where I tap my wordy keyboard. It and a few matching companions are silvery birches that I have contributed to the "God's Acre" that we live on in the UK. … Continue reading Papery Bark