Writer’s Workshop: Zippy Comfort Items

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My family

There are a few things in life that brings me much comfort whenever I feel down or am having a bad day.

1. My family

They are my pride and joy. Even though they may drive me up the wall at times but without them around there will not be solace.

blue flowers

2. Flowers

I love roses and blue roses are my personal favourite. They always lift up my mood and make great deco around the house.

Chocolate Cake

3. Chocolate Cake

It is my go to comfort food whenever I feel down. Sometimes I will bake my own if I have the time or else will pop by the nearest cake shop and purchase a piece.

the boys

4. Being outdoors

Sunshine and being at the park or the beach really helps me feel more relax and at ease whenever I feel tensed up.

Teddy bear

5. Teddy bears

I couldn’t find a picture of my teddy bear so took one of Tiger’s girl’s instead. Both of us love our teddies and they really bring us lots of comfort.

What are you comfort items?

What is a must have for you?

Jenny Matlock

September 27, 2012

Writer’s Workshop: Symbolic Leaves

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leaves
Last week while at the Annual Sports Day I took the chance to snap a picture of the fallen leaves which had accumulated on top of the grills of a gutter. Most of the leaves had dried up and started to shrivel.

Looking at the autumn coloured leaves reminded me about how fast time passes by us. From a being a green leaf producing food for the plant to being all withered and falling of the plant once it’s ability to make food has cease a lot of changes have occurred to the leaf. During the short span that it was part of the plant it helped to collect sunlight and convert it into sugars which were transported to the various parts of the plants.

I see the role of the parent like a leaf. We provide the nourishment that our kids need to grow and survive. We aid in their growth and development until the day that we like a fallen leaf leave our children and they have to totally depend on themselves for survival.

Hopefully before we leave this earth we are able to see that our kids have the wings that they need to fly and are living meaningful lives.