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Back in Bulawayo during those still sunny days, my husband and I would hit the golf course on a weekend. His caddy would often be waiting for him, black smiley face, crooked yellow teeth, wearing little but a raggedy pair of trousers and T-shirt that was more like a No-shirt.
Changamiree was a simple soul, always ready to please and fiercely protective over golf balls, which were a valuable commodity even in those days.
My husband was half way around the course one day, when they came across another caddy who was spending his downtime searching for balls. As it happened, he had found and pocketed ours!!
Changamiree, started a rather heated exchange in the local lingo, which got more and more heated as the other fellow refused to give the ball back.
Then to our absolute horror,
He pulled a putter out of the bag and sank it squarely into his head!
It was all so surreal that we just stood there for a while letting it all sink in!!
The police finally came and took away the body, and poor old Changamiree to prison.
He died there some time later and we felt it such a sad end.
A valuable lesson to be learned.
What’s the most fun way to exercise?
My dog is responsible,
For waking me up,
At some unGodly hour.
Just as the first light touches the sky.
My dog is responsible,
For dragging me up,
When I’m still sleepy,
And it’s cold and unfriendly outside.
My Dog is responsible,
For getting me out into that icy wind,
And exercising that first,
Hour of the day.
Letting me feel the thrill,
Of the wind in my hair,
And realise the freshness and beauty,
All around.
Without my dog,
I’d be lost 😞
She is by far,
The best and most fun
Way to exercise 😁
How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic?
The world has changed,
From a safe, caring, paternalistic place,
To a minefield.
Not knowing who is going to be next!
Who to trust!
Who the enemy is!
Constantly searching for answers,
Listening to doctors, specialists…
Mostly the ones who have nothing to lose.
Trying to get the actual fact,
Not the narrative.
Wondering,
Doubting,
Panicking.
We have all been affected.
Can’t quite get to grips,
With the magnitude,
Of the possibility!
Listening to it all unfold,
Trusting no one!
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?
Sitting under the bottlebrush tree on a still and sunny afternoon.
Listening to the birds singing their stilted, lazy tunes.
Green grass against azure skies,
Tended nature
So pleasing to the eyes.
This is when I can say with certainty,
That we can have a little glimpse of eternity,
And the goals and the dreams tend to melt away,
Into pure peace and indulgence of the perfect day.
The perspective is what’s missing!
Who are your favorite people to be around?
Together we stand strong
Will put up with the little indiscretions,
And love us no matter what the size, shape, mental capacity.
And always be there.
Through thick and thin.
In the dark times,
And the joyous times,
Together we stand strong.
The world, the world
An empty place
Are we in disgrace?
Locked at Home
In quarunteen
Two people together
No longer seen.
Kids at home
With dad and mom
Learning how to live together again!
Ted in the garden
Celebrating the countrywide picnic,
Without people!
Carona is now Here!
Swift and Indiscriminate
Take a Valium and a packet of paracetamol,
Hide from the loss of independence,
Job,
Life….
Or let it purge.
It’s Easter now,
And The Bunnies are dressed in White,
Covered from head to foot.
Lives on the line.
Spraying the world,
Wiping away the rankness
Leaving behind,
Creation,
And
Survival,
Of The Fittest
List five things you do for fun.
1) Waking up with the first rays of sunshine to hear the birds singing praises for the new day.
2) Going for a walk with Mimi along old familiar paths.
3) Watering the thirsty plants every day and watching them flourish.
4) Cooking a delicious meal to enjoy with a glass of wine at dusk.
5) But the best thing of all is going to bed early with a beautiful book, into which you can escape, unfettered,
Leaving all worries behind.
And so I do five fun things EVERY day.
What a Life
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If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?
That she is loved
As the devoted friend
That she is…..
Every morning you wake up
To greet your furry friend
You cuddle and you kiss him
And tell him all the things in your heart
He also listens intently,
You Love Him and he Loves You.
You take him to the park
He doesn’t care what you look like,
How you dress,
How you smell,
How tall, short, fat or thin,
What job you have,
How much you earn.
He just listens with his soulful eyes
And understands your pain,
And is always there when you need him.
Always waiting with eager eyes!
But as time passes,
Other exploits take up your days,
Work, parties, friends…..
And you don’t notice anymore,
His undivided love.
He waites for you every moment of the day.
And his devotion never wans.
And time passes and he grows tired,
And when it’s time to go,
You hold his dear old head in your hands,
And he doesn’t recognise you!
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