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Today I’m having a tough day. I just had a phone call telling me that a woman who goes to our church is in the fight for her life. She is fighting cancer and has been a valiant soldier. My heart breaks as I think about her journey and the thought of not seeing her [...]
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That’s right, we have been asked to host a cruise to ARUBA….. Friends, family and Real Life Radio listeners/readers are gathering from all over the globe to join us for 7 Luxurious days onboard the newly enhanced GRAND PRINCESS enjoying sun, family, friendship and maybe even a few cocktails. Cruising with Princess is like a [...]
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I’m writing this article from the comfort of my Hong Kong hotel room. I am looking out my window at one of the most extraordinary skylines the world has to offer. Flashing billboards advertising all the major brands dance across buildings and reflect on the Hong Kong Harbour. I can hear the bustling streets that [...]
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I’m not totally enthralled by valentines day. In fact, I hate it. I resent the fact that it is boxed into romantic love. I love, love, but wish the occasion was used to celebrate all kinds of love.
We all have many different loves. There is of course Eros Love – the intimate kind of [...]
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For the last few years Christmas has been bitter-sweet. Let me explain. Recently we had been living overseas and loved all the experiences it brought – all but the exception of Christmas time. Christmas is a time to be with family and being away from your loved ones during Christmas is almost unbearable.
I love Christmas time. I relish putting up [...]
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Kaye is a warm, vivacious, single girl who has lived in London, Milan, Sydney, Adelaide and has returned to her hometown of Brisbane as she prepares for the next UK adventure.
A true extrovert, energized by being around other people, she a girl who loves the buzz and energy of social gatherings who has a strong sense of empathy for humanity and an equally strong [...]
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Every family hits highs and lows, yet mostly sail along on a relatively even keel. Yet sometimes out of nowhere storms that cause us to be shaken up a little more than we bargained for come our way. That’s where the strength of community can play such a vital role…those rare indescribable moments when those around us step [...]
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Thought of the week…
Surprise someone!
Everyone loves a hamper. Why not surprise someone this week with a bundle of goodies just for fun. While out doing the grocery shopping, add a few extra items to your trolley for a loved one, a neighbour, a teacher, a collegue, etc. Brighten someone’s day with a little extra effort.
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The other day I saw a swag of birds gathered on overhead electric wires. It was an Aha! Moment! (thanks Oprah!) To me those twenty-something birds all perched along the wires, were a snapshot of togetherness, community! Birds of a feather flock together and it is just as true with humans.
Community has always resonated with me – [...]
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Thought of the week…
Call your folks, call your siblings, call your children or call your friends…whether they are one suburb away or living abroad, a phone call always trumps an email.
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