Tag Archives: Thankfulness
Anosmia and Contentment
It’s easy to be content when you don’t know why you should be discontent. Ask anyone which sense they’d live without and four times out of five, you’ll get the answer smell. For those of you who can smell, it’s … Continue reading
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan
My life has been a bit crazy at the moment. Some things have gone ahead to my plan, but there is a whole to-do list of things I was hoping to finish several weeks ago that I am yet to … Continue reading
Giving Thanks For . . . People
Well it’s been a year, and now we have the opportunity to remember all that we have to be thankful for. I am often tempted to complain, but because I knew that Thanksgiving was approaching, I have been asking myself … Continue reading
To All the Authors – An Open Letter
As an avid reader, I spend my life searching for books worth reading. And until recently, I never realised the effort which went into writing a book. I could try and explain why this is the case but then this … Continue reading
Anzac Day
Tomorrow is Anzac Day and over the past year I’ve learnt so much more about World War One and what happened as well as the stories of some of the individuals who served, so days like this have become meaningful … Continue reading
Giving Thanks For . . . Life
Today is Thanksgiving, a holiday for many people in the world. Last year I wrote a list of things that I was thankful for. I thought about doing that again, but it’s easy to come up with lists of things … Continue reading
Dear Librarians – An Open Letter
Dear Librarians, Thanks for all the work you do. I’ve probably pestered a few of you in my time with the number of books I have borrowed and the time it has taken to return them. But thank you for … Continue reading
Remembrance Day
Tomorrow is a day of remembrance. A day when we remember those who have fallen and those who have died fighting for freedom. It is hard to explain why it is important to remember people we have never met who did … Continue reading
Small Things
Someone once told me “small things amuse small minds”. Given that at the time I was undertaking the activity which caused them to make this comment, I wasn’t too impressed with the comparison but I couldn’t think how to respond. … Continue reading
Life is a Puzzle
Life is a puzzle made up of thousands of bits. It’s an old puzzle so you think you might be missing bits, but you cannot be sure. The picture on the box has been damaged by years and children so only … Continue reading
THOUGHTS OF A STUDENT 