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The more things change, the more they stay the same

Posted on February 26, 2016 by perditawayfarer

I am in my father’s house. In the room where I woke up crying “ I want my mommy” after my mother died on the operating table during what was supposed to be a routine procedure. No warning. No goodbye. … Continue reading →

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The persistent pernickety pursuit of perfection

Posted on September 3, 2015 by perditawayfarer

I have often blithely referred to my desire to do things perfectly as :”The greatest form of self-abuse”. Do you think my knowing that or saying it to all who will give me the time of day, has cured me? … Continue reading →

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If not me, then who?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by perditawayfarer

As sometimes happens, I have this concept, this phrase, this thing sloshing around in me. It is time to try and get it down.To write! I have been tired again. Understatement of the year! We chose to spend this winter … Continue reading →

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Food, food,glorious food!

Posted on May 22, 2015 by perditawayfarer

I find myself thinking about food a lot these days. I am carrying a few extra pounds of weight at this stage. Quite a unique experience for me, although I have been through patches like this before where my usually … Continue reading →

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Life is a beautiful, eerie ride!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by perditawayfarer

On a mild autumn morning we leave Stanford and head in the direction of Greyton. We choose to leave a little ahead of the others, many of whom travel in the fast lane on their super bikes. Heaven forbid we … Continue reading →

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Holding water in one’s hand!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by perditawayfarer

  Yesterday I had a moment. A moment of sheer joy and exuberance. I woke the whole of Milkwood Cottage with my happiness. I ran from room to room blurting out snippets of what I had just read on Face … Continue reading →

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Wandering the road of exhaustion and sadness

Posted on March 25, 2015 by perditawayfarer

My soul …she is angry.  Stamping her feet and demanding attention.  She wants to go back to a simpler way of life.  To meditating in the morning, writing in a journal every single day before the day starts in earnest.  … Continue reading →

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To ride is to relate!

Posted on March 2, 2015 by perditawayfarer

The first time I got onto the back of our motorcycle, I was aware riding pillion is a special experience. My father is absolutely opposed to motorbikes. The mere thought of his only daughter on the back of such a … Continue reading →

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Lady of Letters

Posted on February 11, 2015 by perditawayfarer

I saw a post on Face Book the other day.  Even “liked” and “shared” it! It was an old-fashioned picture of a little girl.  The old-fashioned ones, especially those with the fifties feel to them always get my attention. I  … Continue reading →

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