Love Notes

Here we sit - six days before Easter, five days past the vernal equinox, six after the beginning of the zodiac sign of Aries.   What does this mean?  My brother asked me this week, "Do you ever run out of things to write about?"  Yah, most certainly.  You can be the judge of that this week - and as always, feel free to skip down to the pretty bits below.

Let's pick up on "what does this mean?"  How about we go in reverse order ... The Daily Om Horoscope tells us that Aries season has a "go-to vibe", and that no matter what your sign, you may feel a pull to "let you inner child out to play".  "Follow your passion."   "Get physical".   Yes please, I'm good with all of these.*  READ MORE

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What is the musical term for softness, that which follows a brass-blaring-drum-pounding crescendo?  I think it might be diminuendo*.  What a lovely word, how it rolls off your tongue ... try saying it aloud.  Diminuendo.  Ahhhh sounds like it could be a new bubble bath from Chanel.   It also subtly harkens of good things yet to come.    We are far from done here, it gently whispers.  But let's go softly for a step.  READ MORE

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I think my house could be divided into two camps - those who love vegetables, and those who would be perfectly happy if their vegetable intake was henceforth limited to mashed potatoes, french fries and caesar salad.  My dog Chester and I anchor the first group.  Read more

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Royal naysayers notwithstanding, we can all agree that Kate was absolutely glowing amidst the rain showers last week, on her way to visit a primary school in the Bahamas.   The duchess addressed the children, "The relationships, the friendships you make during school are so special.  So please look after them, cherish them and take time for them.  And be kind, understanding and loving to yourself and others."  Read more

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Easter is upon us - a mere three weeks away.   Time to put your bunny hat on and start planning.  Aren't you smitten with this pair of dapper bunnies?   Read more

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