jaje (43)in #shipwreck • 7 years agoThe Arniston Shipwreck off the coast of South AfricaShipwreck - Arniston Image Source The Indian and Atlantic oceans meet at Cape Agulhas, the seas are very rough…jaje (43)in #birthday • 7 years agoReaching 70 -Image Today is my seventieth birthday. As I look back on the past, I did all the usual things, school - the…jaje (43)in #marriage • 7 years agoMost embarrassingWe had been at the 'going out' stage for months and then there was a romantic proposal, down on one knee in a…jaje (43)in #south-africa • 7 years agoA better holidayI'd like to take you with me on holiday. We lived in Ladysmith, in the middle of KZN (KwaZulu-Natal) We decided to…jaje (43)in #bookshop • 7 years agoJob huntingI have written 2 blogs so far about my search for work when my children were old enough to manage with a part-time…jaje (43)in #holiday • 7 years agoA memorable family holidayWe were a family of five, the regulation Mother and Father, 2 daughters and 1 son. We lived inland, far from the sea…jaje (43)in #unhappiness • 7 years agoAnniversariesSome friends of mine spent four hours in separate cars in a traffic jam in a big city on their wedding anniversary.…jaje (43)in #alcoholism • 7 years agoLiving with an alcoholic, my story.I read a blog about addiction the other day. I would like to write about the others involved in the situation. My…jaje (43)in #driving • 7 years agoDriving through life.I remember the day that I got my drivers' licence. It was cold and windy, but I was as happy as a bug in a rug. At…jaje (43)in #south-africa • 7 years agoWorking for confidenceWhen my daughter grew up and finished her studies a university she and her fiance opened a clothing shop. After all…jaje (43)in #gemstones • 7 years agoMy Gemstone BoxesThis time I will be showing my collection of stone boxes. I can't walk past them, it must be the hoarder in me.…jaje (43)in #south-africa • 7 years agoA ghastly scene awaited our eyesA robbery gone wrong Keith got the promotion he applied for, so that evening he and his wife Joanne went out to…jaje (43)in #reflexology • 7 years agoTreat your feetOver the years I have studied various things, a course in herbalism, English and Afrikaans so that I could get a…jaje (43)in #gemstones • 7 years agoThe Gem Club GemboreeWe both fell in love with gem stones when my husband retired. We joined a local Gem Club and were delighted to hear…jaje (43)in #gemstones • 7 years agoMy Stone Animal collectionHere are some more of my stone treasures. I collect them when I can, and am fortunate that my son-in-law goes to…jaje (43)in #herbs • 7 years agoFrom computers to herbsImage-Pexels I stayed at home when our children were born, however when the last one went to school I decided to go…jaje (43)in #gemstones • 7 years agoGemstone GrapesGemstone grapes have been made since the 1900's. I found my bunches of grapes in a small shop in a medium sized…jaje (43)in #relationship • 7 years agoGetting MarriedImage - Pexel Hannah was a property saleswoman and Graham a computer programmer who both enjoyed their work. They…jaje (43)in #relationship • 7 years agoDoing it alone.Image - Pexel Charles and Debbie were in a two year old relationship in which they were very happy; and were…jaje (43)in #south-africa • 7 years agoFacing a blank page.I am sure many of us have faced the predicament of facing a blank page. All the ideas one has had suddenly seems to…