Lack of Understanding

I hate it when Mick and I argue. It doesn’t happen that often but when it does it leaves a sour taste. More often than not, our arguments occur near and about the computer. I am no-one’s idea of a computer expert and so when I run into trouble I call on Mick. Unfortunately trying to explain what is happening and how it got that way, which I usually don’t know, presents a problem. I’m still convinced computer gremlins exist because the computer often seems to do things I have never told it to do, but that’s another story. So … Continue reading

The Chin Hair Story

I have been richly blessed in my heritage. I am descended from wonderful people, and I have received talents and attributes from them that I appreciate. But I inherited one thing I wish I could give back … chin hair. I didn’t know I had this particular problem until one day that will live forever in my memory. I had been married for about three weeks. We lived in a cute little apartment and the bathroom faced north, and so it had really good light. One morning, I was in there putting on my makeup. I tilted my head back … Continue reading

The Arts and Marriage- Part 2

Sometimes with the arts, it’s a matter of not making assumptions. Recently a friend made an assumption because her husband wouldn’t go to an arts event, no-one else’s husband would either. There’s always a danger and a problem with making blanket assumptions about people. Opportunity and trying new things can make the change. Mick found when he was willing to try live theatre, he liked it. He liked how it’s a different medium to movies and how actors, directors and stage technicians get around the scenery changes required. He also liked the immediacy of live theatre. But he wouldn’t have … Continue reading