A Hodgpodge Life

 

Here I am doing another hodgepodge which is brought to you by Joyce over at http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/

Here are this week’s questions.

What's an adult problem nobody prepared you for? 

This is hard for me I have sat and thought about this question for a while and I don’t know, I learnt to budget from a young age and being the oldest I learnt about taking care of little children as a teenager as I am 15yrs older than my youngest sister and 16yrs older than my brother.

How tuned in are you to all the recent food related health news? Have you gotten rid of your scratched cookware? Did you pay attention to food additives before they made the news? What's one healthy eating/cooking/food shopping habit you need to adopt? 

I am not tuned into all the food hype with this being healthy then not being healthy and this is the way to prepare food then it’s not. I don’t have any cookbooks use to but no idea what became of them.

What's getting worse and worse as you get older? How about better and better? 

Worse, well I know some would say the violence in the world but not me we just hear more about the violent happenings then once we did, so really, I am not sure.

Better, well for me it would be how easy it is to connect with other people, to learn about the history of the world and the different countries and such.

Are you more of an indoor person or an outdoor person? Elaborate.

This is easy I am an indoor person always have been well all my adult life, I aways preferred listening to music and reading over sport stuff. 

If you had an expert personal assistant today, what would you have them do? 

Clean my house

Insert your own random thought here. 

“Life humbles one.
As one grows old, one stops chasing the big things and starts valuing the little things: alone time, sufficient sleep, a healthy diet, long walks, and quality time with loved ones.
Simplicity becomes the ultimate objective.”

 

Tuesday's Four on Tuesday for a change

 

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4, who can be found here: https://lemonscottage.blogspot.com/ . 

How has summer been so far?  Has it been easy or hard or are things moving along as usual?  Is the weather getting you down or are you enjoying it so far?

This winter I am often feeling drained and my motivation to do stuff just not there.

What have you been doing this summer? Even the little mundane things count.

I am doing the same old things day after day the only change has been having a fall and needing a trip to emergency.

What are you going to do? Any plans? What interests you this summer?

Nope nothing

It's been hot in most of the country, how are you weathering the heat?  What are your ideas for staying cool in the hottest weather of summer.

I am coping with the cold by wearing warm clothes and using a heater.

Australia Child Labour Laws History

The first Australian state to introduce legislation specifically addressing child labour was Victoria, with the passage of its first Factory Act in 1873. This act included provisions that limited the working hours for females (including girls) in factories to a maximum of eight hours per day. 

In Australia the child labour laws have evolved over time, with the first regulations targeting factory work emerging in the 1870s, specifically in Victoria. While these early laws restricted working hours for children, particularly in factories, child labour continued to be prevalent in other sectors, such as agriculture, well into the 20th century. 

It was with the introduction of compulsory schooling and other regulations that really started a change in beginning to limit child labour. Except in the area of agriculture as many farmers relied on their children to help with the farm work.

The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 defined a child as someone of compulsory school age, which was then sixteen years old. 

The International Labour Organization (ILO) developed the Minimum Age Convention in 1973, which Australia signed. By the 1990’s we saw the start of the rights of the child being considered.

The Child Employment Act 2006 was introduced in Queensland, aiming to protect children working in various industries. 

Today, child labour laws in Australia are primarily state-, with the Commonwealth Government having some oversight through various international treaties and legislation. The Child Employment Act 2006 and the Child Employment Regulation 2016 in Queensland, for example, aim to safeguard children from harmful work and ensure that their education is not negatively impacted. 

• South Australia and New South Wales: No minimum working age. 
• Victoria: Minimum age of 11 for delivering newspapers and advertising material, and 13 for retail and hospitality. 
• Western Australia: Minimum age of 10 for delivering newspapers and advertising material, and 13 for retail and hospitality. 
• Queensland: Minimum age of 11 for certain types of work, with a general prohibition on children under 13 working unless in the entertainment industry or delivering supervised materials. 
• Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory: Minimum age of 15. 
• Tasmania: No minimum working age for casual or part-time work, but restrictions apply to specific types of work, such as working behind a bar (minimum age 18). 

Ok that will do for this post next week we will look at America.

 

 

Freedom Hodgepodge

 

Here I am doing another hodgepodge which is brought to you by Joyce over at http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/

Here are this week’s questions.

What does freedom mean to you?

Freedom for me to be able to be whatever religion I choose or to have no religion, to travel without asking permission to do so, you know the usual stuff.

How will you celebrate Independence Day this year? If you live outside the USA answer this question as it relates to your own country's patriotic holiday, wherever that may land on the calendar. 

Tim and I don’t do anything to celebrate Australia Day, however, 2 of my sisters and my brother have BBQ and get drunk

This or that...red, white, or blue? Stars or stripes? Watermelon, home-made ice cream, or blueberry pie? How do you feel about fireworks? 

No stars and stripes on our, well we do have stars 6 of them, never had home-made ice cream or a blueberry pie, we would have a pavlova. I love fireworks and miss the days when we could buy them and set them off ourselves.

What have you purchased recently that made you excited? 

Clothes and other things off Temu as birthday/Christmas gifts

I'm thankful to live in America (or fill in whatever country you call home) because____________.

I love living in Australia as it feels like a safer country generally speaking, of course there is violence and crime but it’s for most not in your face.

Insert your own random thought here. 

Contentment is finding joy in simplicity, embracing life’s blessings, big and small. It’s gratitude for what’s present, rather than longing for what’s not. Contentment brings peace, harmony, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of the present moment.

 

Tuesday's Four On Wednesday

 

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4, who can be found here: https://lemonscottage.blogspot.com/ . 

Describe the best job you ever had why was it good? (if it was awful, tell us about that instead)

The only job I have ever had was that of mother and grandmother and love it, I love being around my daughters and grandchildren and watching them grow.

How did you learn to do your job?

The way most do on the job with guidance from my mum and my nan, I was lucky to have a great mum as not everyone does.

You are now in charge of your town's public relations committee. Tell us why we need to move to your town.

Because it is a large town with a small town feel to it, unlike Sydney it isn’t so easy to get lost in it.

It's lunch time! Build your perfect sandwich for us. What's in it and on it and what's in our cups?

I love a ham and cheese sandwich, we start with thick sliced bread, with one sliced buttered and the other has a cream cheese spread, we then have a slice of honey ham, then a slice of Colby cheese, then another slice of ham place the top slice of bread on it and cut into four pieces.  My drink would be Pepsi Max.

 

Tuesday's four on a Thursday

 

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4, who can be found here: https://lemonscottage.blogspot.com/ . 

What are the most memorable destinations you've visited, and what made them stand out? (this could include places like museums, art galleries, etc. not only a vacation site.)

The country of New Zealand been there three times want to go again, there is nothing that in particular that I can think of though at this time.

Which hidden gem locations have you explored that you'd recommend to others?

Caves with glow worms they are amazing, I have been to some in New Zealand and some here in Australia

What’s the most unique cultural experience you’ve had while traveling?

I can’t think of anything maybe that’s because I am writing this at 7.30pm and my brain doesn’t work great when I am tired.

What mode of transportation is your favourite for a long trip? How about a short trip?

Long trips would be either by plane or by train depending on where I am going, short trips by car with Tim driving.

 

June's last hodgepodge

 

Here I am doing another hodgepodge which is brought to you by Joyce over at http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/

Here are this

week’s questions.

What does adventure mean to you? 

It means doing something exciting and often somewhat dangerous and not something I would do.

What are your thoughts on tipping? What businesses or service providers do you regularly tip? Do you resent being asked if you'd0 like to add a tip? What about when a suggested amount is presented? 

Since I am in Australia it isn’t something, we are expected to do and wouldn’t like it if I was.

I scream you scream we all scream for ice cream...do we? Is ice cream a favourite treats at your house? What's your favourite flavour? Regular, soft serve, gelato, sherbet, or some sort of non-dairy version of ice cream...what's your pleasure? 

I really like chocolate and vanilla except when it comes to soft serve then it has to be vanilla.

What's your 'back in my day, we____________________ ' story or saying? 

Back in my day we could spend all day outside with our friends coming in when mum yelled your name and said it was teatime. I also walked to and from school on my own since the age of 7.

Somehow this is our last Hodgepodge in the month of June. Next week's Hodgepodge lands in July. Wow. Sum up your June using three adjectives. 

Some up June? Let me think, painful, busy and happy

Insert your own random thought here.

As one grows old, one stops chasing the big things and starts valuing the little things: alone time, sufficient sleep, a healthy diet, long walks, and quality time with loved ones.
Simplicity becomes the ultimate objective.

History of child labour laws

 

While out blog visiting, I came across this post, https://itsmostamazingindia.wordpress.com/2025/06/12/child-labour-day

So decided to do a post about the history of child labour and child labour laws. This will properly be a two- or three-part series as there is a lot to cover.

I know that my dad’s father was working in the coal mines at the age of 14, this I know because his sister (Aunty Joyce) told me how when he was 14, he was injured while working in the mines and was in hospital. She would go and visit him and then go to the women’s ward and visit their mother who was in hospital as well, Aunty Joyce said she didn’t tell their mum at the time about Tom being injured.

Anyway, moving from that to the start of child labour changes.

Child labour laws began appearing during the Industrial Revolution, starting with the 1803 Factory Act in Britain. This act and subsequent ones, like the 1833 Factory Act, aimed to regulate working conditions, especially for children, by limiting work hours, children under 18 and banning night work, and requiring education. In 1878 The Factory and Workshops Act in Britain banned employment of children under 10.

By 1890, many European countries had implemented such laws. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 in the United States ended most child labour outside of agriculture.

Child labour laws in England began with the Health and Morals of Apprentices Act in 1802, which aimed to regulate the working conditions of pauper children in cotton mills. This was followed by further legislation, including the Factory Act of 1833, which established factory inspections and limited working hours for children. Compulsory schooling from the 1870s further restricted child labour.

Now days during school term time, children can only work a maximum of 12 hours a week. This includes: a maximum of 2 hours on school days and Sundays. a maximum of 5 hours on Saturdays for 14-year-olds, or 8 hours for 15 to 16-year-olds.

 

Swallowing Issues

 

Just a reminder that activities that relate to speaking and speaking and swallowing often become more challenging as Parkinson’s disease progresses. Struggles with swallowing, can create both challenging and dangerous circumstances for those who struggle with the symptom.

Not only can swallowing become a hazard for choking, but they may also cause people with Parkinson’s to withdraw from social activities. Also, when you inhale your food or liquid, you’re more likely to develop respiratory illnesses like Pneumonia, which is a leading cause of death among Parkinson’s patients.

Fortunately, it is possible to take a number of steps to minimize the risk that’s associated with changes to swallowing.

Strategies like taking small bites of food, or little sips can make food easier for PD patients to manage the swallowing process. It may be helpful to swallow more than once or to drink fluid between bites of food.

 

This Month's Sister Poem

 

How can I ever thank you for being all that you are to me?

All my life I have always had you to count on, and even now with our lives constantly moving in different directions, I still feel the same comfort I’ve always had just knowing that you are in the world.

We may not be able to spend every day together the way we use to, but you are still the person I love to laugh with and he person I turn to when life got me down. I want you to know that our lives may change, and we may find ourselves changing too, but we will always be family, and I will always be grateful that I have you in my life.

By: Elle Mastro

Tuesday's Four on Thursday

 

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4, who can be found here: https://lemonscottage.blogspot.com/

What’s one feature in your home that makes it feel especially cozy or comfortable for you?

Having an open-door policy, meaning my family members can come and go as they please.

How do you like to personalize your living space to reflect your style or personality?

Photos, on the walls and around the house

Are there any home maintenance tasks you find particularly important for keeping your space comfortable year-round?

Nope can’t think of anything.

What’s your go-to way to unwind or create a relaxing atmosphere at home after a long day?

Around the house I don’t wear shoes, in winter I do wear socks though, so I like to take my shoes off but my feet up by sitting in my recliner and watching YouTube.

A spicey hodgepodge

 

Here I am doing another hodgepodge which is brought to you by Joyce over at http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/

Here are this week’s questions.

June 10th is National Herbs and Spices Day. Besides salt and pepper what herb or spice container do you reach for most often? Is there a spice you truly dislike? What's a recent dish you made that called for more than salt and pepper?  

I never used spices much, Tim likes to add garlic to many things he cooks, the one that I do not like at all is pepper.

It's been said 'variety is the spice of life'...in what way is this true for you? Elaborate. 

I don’t think it does apply to me in any way.

What's something in your life that adds 'spice' (excitement, intensity) even if also comes with challenge or unpredictability? 

I would have to say having a transgender grandchild does add some spice to my life.

If you could instantly master one skill or hobby, what would it be and why? 

Knitting, I could never get the hang of it but have often wished I could.

We're halfway through the year...what's one book, movie, or activity you've loved this year that you'd recommend to others? 

I rarely watch movies and even though I like to read there is no particular book I want to read.

Insert your own random thought here. 

Remember they is power in gratitude; simple gratitude has the power to transform the mundane into the extraordinary. When you appreciate what you have, even the simplest moments become beautiful. Cultivate gratitude to enhance your daily experiences.

Kate's Five Things

 

Ok this morning while checking out blogs I follow I came across these questions on this blog https://thespectacledbean.com/

The questions come from Kate’s Five Things questions. They are a weekly feature on House Call WIH KATE ARENDS who you may know from her blog Wit & Delight

 

QUESTIONS OF THE DAY

What have you done recently that would make your 7yr old self proud and your 80yr old self-grateful?

No bloody idea

Currently, in general, how organized do you feel you are? Is being organized a goal for you?

Very organised, always have been, didn’t realise I was though for most of my life.

When thinking about books you have consumed [read], which one or ones has/have helped you feel regenerated, revitalized, ready to take on life anew?

Generally, books don’t have that effect on me.

What is your favourite candy bar?

Cherry Ripe or Caramello Koala

What is your favourite cake?

Chocolate cake but not a mud cake

 

Getting to know me

 

Here are this week’s getting to know me questions and my answers. These questions are set by Kymber over at https://booomcha.com/

This week’s questions.

What colour best describes your personality?

Purple, as there are so many different shades, going from light and airy to dark and moody.

If animals could talk, which species would be the nicest?

The nicest, well cats can very caring and loving in a demanding way, dogs are loyal and loving most of the time so pretty nice, koalas are adorable so maybe a koala unless you refer to it as a bear then it will turn on you becoming the feared drop bear.

Did you keep a journal or diary when you were young? If so, do you still have it?

When I was young as in a child or teenager, I did not but have had one most of my adult life and they are stored away somewhere.

Tuesday's Four on Wednesday

 

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4, who can be found here: https://lemonscottage.blogspot.com/

What is in your cup in the morning?

I don’t drink either tea or coffee, of a morning I like to have a chocolate egg flip which is a milkshake with an egg added to it

What brand of coffee or tea is the best in your opinion and why do you think so?

Tim drinks coffee and he likes Nescafe, when I have a hot chocolate which I like to do during the winter months my go to brand is Cadbury’s.

Where do you drink your cuppa in the morning? Do you have a nice view?

Sitting at my computer and I often watch the birds outside my front door.

Besides the morning, do you take little tea or coffee breaks during the day?  If you are out and about where is your favourite place to get some tea or coffee?

Nope it is rare that we stop for a cuppa and break.

 

June's First Hodgepodge

 

Here I am doing another hodgepodge which is brought to you by Joyce over at http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/

Here are this week’s questions.

What do birthdays look like in your house? How are they celebrated? Any special traditions? What about birthdays growing up? 

Birthdays are not a big deal now days when my daughters were young, we always a family party with aunts and cousins and grandparents and a birthday cake. Now it is just another day, this makes me sad.

Someone is sending you a dozen roses...what colour are you hoping for? Are you someone who gets accused of seeing the world through rose coloured glasses? Is your accuser correct? Elaborate. 

I would like pink or white roses, nope no one things I see the world through rose coloured glasses, although maybe I do to some degree, as I am a positive person and look for the good in things.

June 4th is National Cheese Day...will you celebrate? What's something (besides a burger) you make in the summer months that calls for cheese? 

Well, it’s not national cheese day down under, I really like toasted ham and cheese sandwiches.

'tis the season...any weddings on your June calendar? What's the first word that comes to mind when I say marriage?

Happiness, no weddings coming up in my family 

What are you most looking forward to this June?

Nothing really, it is my daughter’s birthday on the 6^th she will be 36 and the 9^th is the anniversary of the day Tim, and I meet way back in 1983 which was 43yrs ago. 

Insert your own random thought here. 

Remember to take care of your body, your mind and your soul, try and be the best person you limit contact with toxic people, who make you doubt yourself. Staying n your pj’s may be stressless and can be relaxing but if doing so also leaves you with little motivation, then don’t do it very often. Instead get up an either have a shower or just a wash, brush your teeth and get dressed. It help get you motivated for the day.

 

Tuesday's Four on Friday

 

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4, who can be found here: https://lemonscottage.blogspot.com/

 Do you have a favourite kind of book that you like in the summertime? What kind is it? Mystery? Bio?...

No not have a favourite kind, I like mystery and books with history in them.

Is there a book you return to again and again and if so why?  

No not really there have been a number of books I have read more then once in my life, like books by Kerry Greenwood, Dick Franics and Robert B Parker.

What book is better than the movie and what movie is better than the book??

I generally think most books are better then the books

Do you have a list of books you are looking forward to reading this summer?

Nope don’t have a list but I do have a  number books sitting near me that I will read over the next couple of months.

 

 

Getting to know me

 

Here are this week’s getting to know me questions and my answers. These questions are set by Kymber over at https://booomcha.com/

This week’s questions.

What would you be doing if you could turn your hobby into a career?

I guess I would be writing letters or blog posts

Have you ever been friends with a person whose language was not your own?

Nope

Have you ever eaten a food that you were convinced was disgusting, only to discover you actually loved it?

I am pretty sure I have done that but I can’t remember what that food was, oh yeah it was sweet potato as a child I thought it was yuck but when I tried it I liked it.

Hodgepodge Matter

 

Here I am doing another hodgepodge which is brought to you by Joyce over at http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/

Here are this week’s questions.

What's your favourite room in your house and why? 

My lounge room I like sitting in my lounge room in my recliner and watch the coming and goings outside.

What's something that will instantly annoy you? 

Walking into a messy kitchen first thing of a morning

May 28th is National Hamburger Day...will you celebrate? How do you like yours? If you're not cooking at home is there a favourite place you like to go for a burger? Did you ever work in a fast-food restaurant? 

Never heard of National Hamburger Day, maybe that’s because I am in Australia. The best burgers are the ones my son in-law makes. No, I have never worked in a fast-food place.

What are three scents you like?

Flowers none in particular just flowers in general, Vanilla and the smell of fresh baked bread. 

What do you miss most about being a kid?

Not having to worry about money. 

Insert your own random thought here. 

Sometimes when life feels like on long struggle we need to sit in a quiet area, close our eyes and think of the happy and easier times. Remembering that we matter and our lives have purpose.

 

A Busy Hodgepodge

 

Here I am doing another hodgepodge which is brought to you by Joyce over at http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/

Here are this week’s questions.

 May 20th is World Bee Day...what's something that's kept you 'busy as a bee' lately? 

Nothing the way my life is at right nothing keeps me busy

Do you like honey? What's something you make or enjoy that calls for honey? 

I love honey I prefer creamed honey on crumpets or toast

"Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body." Proverbs 16:24

What's a proverb you love, or one that speaks to you or has helped you in some way? 

I am not familiar with proverbs

The Bible is full of Proverbs, a whole book in fact, if that helps with your answer. The word proverb is defined as 'a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice'. 

Tell us about a 'sweet' moment in your life recently that filled you with joy, gratitude, or peace. 

The things that filled me with joy are the times when my grandson Blain comes down for some little thing and ends up staying for 20mins just talking to me. As up till a couple of months ago I was lucky to see him for a couple of minutes once in a while.

When you were a child, what did you want to 'be' when you grew up? How close did you come to that? 

When I was a child, I had no idea what I wanted to be at some point I decided I just wanted to be a mum, and that’s what I am.

Insert your own random thought here. 

Take some time to rest and recover. You don’t always have to be so busy, pushing yourself so hard. Step back and take care of yourself. Those moments of self-care will add value, energy, purpose, and creativity to everything you do. Find a healthy balance and enjoy your life.”

“Appreciate and savour the small, everyday moments that bring happiness. The simple pleasures in life can provide great joy and fulfillment. Embracing these moments enriches your overall experience.”

 

 

Tuesday's 4 and Daylight

 

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4, who can be found here: https://lemonscottage.blogspot.com/

Daylight is getting longer... what do you do with the extra daylight?  Is it useful, productive or not?

Well since I am in Australia, we are heading into winter, but when we do have daylight saving it has no effect on my life.

If you live where its more moderate do you spend more time outdoors?  If you live in the tropical climate, does it keep you inside?

I no longer spend much time outside

Does the extra day light cause more heat and more use of utilises for you?

It makes no difference to me 

How do you cool your home?  How do you cool yourself off in the heat of the day?

Right now, my house is damn cold, and I have the heater going

Do you enjoy a good barbeque outside in the warmer months or do you cook outside and eat inside?

When I was younger, I liked a BBQ now days the only time I have a BBQ is at my brother’s house for our siblings Christmas gathering.

What foods do you enjoy on the barbeque?    If you don't barbeque, what foods and drinks do you enjoy in the warmer months?

I love BBQ snags and chicken

 

Getting to know me

 

Here are this week’s getting to know me questions and my answers. These questions are set by Kymber over at https://booomcha.com/

This week’s questions.

Would you rather have your lunch made for you every single day but never get to choose what the dish was, or be able to choose your lunch every day but have to make it yourself?

Would you rather be able to fly or breathe underwater?

Would you rather be the funniest person in the room or the smartest?

Here are my answers.

Make it myself because I know what I feel like each day

Fly it would make travel a lot faster

I would rather be the quiet one sitting to the side watching other people

Tuesday 4 living here

 

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4, who can be found here: https://lemonscottage.blogspot.com/

Sometimes we lie in the same place where we were born and remain there all of our lives.

Sometimes we move away and never come back because of jobs, marriage, circumstances of all kinds.

Sometimes we choose where we will live and we have definite reasons for staying there even though we might be far from family.

Are you far from family and if so why? Would you like to have them closer and have you discussed that with them?

Nope I am not I have a daughter who lives 30minutes from me but that’s not far and my other two daughters live a stone’s throw from me, we like living close to each other.

How did you come to live in the state you are in? How about the city/town. 

I was born here; I grew up in a suburb 10 minutes from where I live

What good things keep you living where you are?

I am comfortable here and my family are close by and that’s how I like it.

What's good about your state and town?

I don’t know it is just what I am used to

What things might convince you to move to another state or just another town?

Maybe if my daughter’s move to another state I would consider following them  but no way I want to move to  a different town, I am really happy here

A Curious Hodgepodge

 

Here I am doing another hodgepodge which is brought to you by Joyce over at http://www.fromthissideofthepond.com/

Here are this week’s questions.

What's something you're curious about right now?

Well as I sit here and ponder these questions, I find myself curious as to how someone comes up with these questions. Also, kinda curious as to why whenever I go to record a voice message, I find myself yawning over and over.

If you could plan the perfect girl's weekend getaway, where would you go and what would be on the agenda? Do you have anything like this on your calendar in the next few months? 

We would go on a cruise for a week where we have nothing to do but lay around drinking cocktails and chilling

What's the most unique item in your refrigerator right now? 

Just the usual stuff, cheese, milk, eggs, scones, butter, ham, jam, Pepsi Max, fruit, bread and other stuff.

In this season of your life, what do you find most challenging? 

Not falling over, I am often unsteady on my feet and have problems with balance.

Do you collect anything? If so, why that? 

When I was younger, I collect photos of actors and actresses and postcards from places visited. Now all I collect is memories.

Insert your own random thought here.  

Remember we all have times when we feel sad for no known reason, but if it continues day after day, see a doctor and get help as you may be suffering from depression and need some form of treatment.

 

Sister you are always in my heart

 

          SISTER YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART

 

My heart holds you close wherever I go, you are always in my thoughts and at the centre of my soul.

My, hopes for you are the highest, my dreams for you the brightest.

My faith in you is the strongest because I know how hard your struggle is.

You are a beautiful person who shines her light on the world, with your loving kindness, compassion for others any your actions to empower others to shine their own bright light.

Wherever I go, my heart reaches out to you across the miles and gives you long-distance hugs of love, appreciation, and thanks for everything you’ve done to make our family so sweet and so much fun.

Today, we can still count on the bond we made in our childhood days, to enhance our lives and sustain us in uncertain times.  We count on each other to listen with love and understanding, lift each other up when our spirits drag us down, and give a helping hand these are the best gifts we can give each other.

I can always be certain that you will be my family, my family, and my sister for eternity.

BY: Jacqueline Schiff

Getting to know me

 

Here are this week’s getting to know me questions and my answers. These questions are set by Kymber over at https://booomcha.com/

This week’s questions.

What’s the weirdest food combination you secretly enjoy?

What’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve accidentally sent in a text or email?

What’s your guilty pleasure movie that you could watch over and over again?

Here are my answers.

After a lot of thinking, I can’t come up with anything although maybe some would fine vegemite, cheese, egg and hot chips on a bun.

I am sure there is something, but nothing comes to mind

The Polar Express or The Santa Clause