Category Archives: Travel

Thursday Thought – Bored… or Not?

Posted on 02/04/2020 by aj vosse

So… how is the isolation game going where you are? Still having fun? Still thinking up new games to amuse yourself… and those incarcerated with you? From my point of view… I have some fun to offer you! It is … Continue reading →

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Day 28 – Teacher Says… Weekend Homework!

Posted on 29/03/2020 by aj vosse

What was one of the first things teacher would say when you got back to school after the holidays? Yes… it usually went something like this… “Now class… it’s so good to see you’ve all returned safely – so, why … Continue reading →

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Day 25 – Fleeing Cabin Fever – Already?

Posted on 26/03/2020 by aj vosse

Think of it this way – you’re stranded… either on a remote island (on your own) or on a lonely, forsaken headland with a motley collection of rouges and vagabonds. Pretty picture. Now, think of the blessing of being allowed … Continue reading →

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Day 24 – In Search of Ethereal Perfection – Wildflower Wednesday

Posted on 25/03/2020 by aj vosse

Social distancing – avoiding others – not going where the others are going. As you know, these last few weeks have seen almost all indoor gatherings and outdoor sports events cancelled. However – people have the desire for the outdoors … Continue reading →

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Day 18 – In Adversity…

Posted on 19/03/2020 by aj vosse

Look at today’s photo… look again. Aha… so, there’s the faintest smear of a rainbow there… if you look hard enough. To me, that is a reminder that even at the height of our troubles we may just glimpse beauty… … Continue reading →

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Day 16 – the Joys of Being Creative!

Posted on 17/03/2020 by aj vosse

There are times when we joke about the hardships we go through for our art – in a very tongue in cheek way. It is known that some artists can only birth their creations through angst-filled experiences. It is apparent … Continue reading →

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Day Plenty of the 30 Day Creativity Challenge – What Does Tomorrow Hold?

Posted on 15/03/2020 by aj vosse

There’s a mouthful for a Sunday morning. As I mentioned yesterday – the schools are closed but apart from that there are all sorts of rumours about lock-down beginning tomorrow. We don’t yet know the severity – we wonder about … Continue reading →