Looking after yourself. Taking care of number one. It doesn't always come easily. However, it's also absolutely essential we learn to practice this on a regular basis. In today's electronic age it's too easy to always be 'on', to feel the need to check emails and answer mobile phones with little regard to the day … Continue reading Self care – an essential
Author: Michelle Hanton OAM
Living in the moment
When I was a child, a year seemed like an awfully long time. It was an unbearable wait till Christmas rolled around each year. At boarding school, the terms seemed to drag on interminably whilst I counted down the days until school holidays. I think that's pretty normal for kids, approaching life with gusto, keen … Continue reading Living in the moment
Happiness
"People will forget what you did, people will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou Some people are naturally happy. I’m fortunate to be one of those individuals who is generally optimistic and happy. For others, it's more difficult and that’s where small gestures can make … Continue reading Happiness
The joys of a real letter
My definition of a real letter is one that's handwritten, popped in an envelope and finished off with a paper postage stamp featuring something eyecatching and unique to the country of origin. Here in Ecija it's not possible for me to buy a supply of stamps for Australia and just wack them on a letter … Continue reading The joys of a real letter
Kill The Recluse in You
Nice to know Sasha and I have inspired another post.
Appreciating the English language
As a reader and a writer from way back, I've always enjoyed the richness of the English language. Words paints a vivid picture for the reader and the text just seems to effortlessly flow when the author hits upon the right combination. In contrast the wrong choices of structure and vocabulary, cause even the most … Continue reading Appreciating the English language
International Women’s Day 2015
This is the first year, in a very long time, that I have not attended any International Women’s Day (IWD) events as none, as far as I am aware, are being held where I currently live. My contribution this year to IWD has been to include the day as part of my English language lessons, … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2015
Making friends
How and where we make friends is something we’ve been discussing as part of the English course I teach. On a personal level, as part of my online blogging activities, I’ve also been meeting my electronic neighbours so I thought it timely to share this link to a blog I wrote last year on the … Continue reading Making friends
Reflecting on my blog
I’ve been reviewing my blog title and, although I chose this title four years ago (13 June 2011) I have decided that it accurately reflects what I want to portray. The tag line "sharing news, views and ideas" is exactly what I'm doing on this blog. If you're a newer follower you can read my … Continue reading Reflecting on my blog
March(ing) On
It’s hard to believe that today is the first of March. I've enjoyed a very lazy Sunday taking time to relax and recharge ready for the week ahead. My day has been spent in a very leisurely fashion enjoying the sunshine and burying myself in a Jeffrey Archer novel. The months are whizzing past and … Continue reading March(ing) On
Michelle Hanton OAM 