On the occasion of our 48th wedding anniversary ~ 2nd of April 2025 Forty-Eight Years With You For forty-eight years, through laughter and tears,We've walked side by side, through love's changing years.With every sunrise, your warmth filled my days,Your love was my anchor, your heart lit my way. Through trials and triumphs, through joy and …
What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? "Ode to My Morning Madness" I wake alas, the sun’s not up, My brain’s still stuck in last night’s cup. I pry my eyelids, dry and tight, Like glued-up shutters, what a sight! I stumble forth on zombie feet, To …
Which aspects do you think make a person unique? The first and most obvious answer is fingerprints. However, there is so much more. DNA, for example, personality, character, to name a few. A person’s uniqueness comes from a combination of factors, including: Personality & Character – Traits like kindness, humor, resilience, and creativity shape how …
If you could have something named after you, what would it be? In all modesty, there is nothing I would like named after me. I would instead just like to be remembered for who I am or what I was. No Names in Stone In all modesty, I must admit, No bridges, no streets, no …
What makes you laugh? I laugh at the silliest things, sometimes to the annoyance of my wife, but even at 73, maturity is something I've never fully embraced. In fact, I've never really tried. Laughter makes me laugh Other people laughing loud Crying makes me sad. Image generation by WordPress Ai. Please note this blog …
Image generation by WordPress Ai. The poem "Reach for Infinity" is a stirring ode to ambition, perseverance, and the boundless potential of the human spirit. Hopefully, the poem encourages readers to transcend their limitations and aspire to greatness through vivid imagery and emotive language. It celebrates the indomitable spirit of those who dream and encourages …
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Image generation by WordPress Ai. Depression is a widespread mental health condition that affects millions of people globally. It is more than just occasional sadness; it is a persistent state of low mood, hopelessness, and often physical symptoms that interfere with daily life. When someone in a relationship suffers from depression, it does not just …
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When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up? Image generated by WordPress Ai. I seem to remember, and it was a long time ago, that I wanted to be a doctor at five years old, or was it an engineer, or maybe a fireman? Anyway, as I was very …
Follow-Up Session Questions: A Structured Guide for Counselling. The final installment of our 101 counselling questions Introduction Follow-up sessions in counselling play a crucial role in reinforcing progress, identifying strengths, and maintaining motivation. These questions help clients recognize positive changes, acknowledge their resilience, and explore new insights about themselves. By focusing on progress, skills, and …
