Category: my journal

Memorabilia? Mess or Matter?

Author Nate Berkus in his new book The Things That Matter asks a poignant question which has me pondering about how to rid my life of clutter. “Does Your Home Tell the Story of Who You are?’’ he asks. And I would respond with a resounding “yes’’ except for the fact that the fourth  bedroom […]

Monday July 29th, 2013 in my journal | 2 Comments »

Don’t Blame It On The Kids

Don’t blame it on our kids! New research has found that the financial disadvantage women face in retirement has nothing to do with whether or not they have a family. The research paper, What’s choice got to do with it? by Prue Cameron for the Canberra-based independent think-tank The Australia Institute, says women retire with […]

Sunday July 28th, 2013 in my journal, womens lives | 1 Comment »

Scarlett is a happy scamp at 12 months

Today is my darling grand-daughter Scarlett’s first birthday and I can hardly wait until tomorrow for her first birthday party. This chubby little lady makes my heart burst with love each time she sees me and smiles in recognition. When her daddy says “where is grand-ma’?’ she turns, smiles and points at me.  I am […]

Friday July 26th, 2013 in my journal | No Comments »

My Sister, My Self.

 Have I told you about my younger sister – my only sister – who was born on my 16th birthday?  What brings her to mind is that  I wrote a message in her birthday card tonight telling her that she is the best birthday present I have ever received.  And it’s time to write about […]

Monday July 22nd, 2013 in my journal | 2 Comments »

God Bless Lilly-Grace

June 23, the date Olivier would have turned 75 was always going to be difficult to endure. And, yes, there were tears, but there was also joy in the family celebration of the Naming Day of my grand-niece (Am I really old enough?) Lilly-Grace, daughter of my niece Katie and her husband Josh.   Lilly-Grace is […]

Sunday June 30th, 2013 in my journal | No Comments »

Family, friends help turn a new page

Hello everyone.  June heralds half a year already and time to send out my writings for the last few months. I have so much for you to read on www.nadinewilliams.com.au, you are sure to find something of interest. Grandparents will love “When a Grandchild is Born’’, and those who want to laugh should look up […]

Saturday June 22nd, 2013 in my journal | No Comments »