thank you for this @porters, it is really lovely to get to know you better. You have had a very full life and I for one love to hear your wisdom. It is so true that the words we use are so powerful, so many seem to forget this and say things without ever considering the consequences. It seems that old sating sticks and stones worked well.
I will have to read the posts you have mentioned on here from your blog. And yes motherhood, I really came into my own with motherhood and I really got to see the person I am and the things that i need to work on. I really do love the sound of your home and I remember well that beautiful picture you send me of it xx Much love xxx