#parenting; #rantalert; #parentrant; #parentalabuse; #byemonday #genxornothereicome Monday. It’s done and gone. Yesterday however, was an eventful one. After our argument with our youngest teenager, I now absolutely agree that I don’t understand him. Parents and schools have been stripped of what authority they had left to discipline children. They effectively rule the world right now.Continue reading “Menopausal Monday #19”
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The Lemon Tree Square
I was born there, lived there for two years and hovered around it for another 18. The “Largo do Limoeiro” as per its original name (only translated) is located in what is known today as one of the main Lisbon reference neighbourhoods. Overlooking Alfama, fado birthplace, the Portuguese key song genre. It was also myContinue reading “The Lemon Tree Square”
Menopausal Monday #6
Self Talk I want only ONE easy-to-prepare, ready-to-enjoy festive package. One that includes Christmas family fun activities, small-sized traditional Christmas (Portuguese and Brit) that covers the lot: snacks, meals, drinks and desserts. No fuss, no mess, no arguments. And everybody’s happy. My patience is normally wearing thin by this time of the year. All IContinue reading “Menopausal Monday #6”
Menopausal Monday #2
Self Talk ” I’m exhausted.” I try and stick to all the right things on autopilot, so I don’t have to make choices (or wrong ones). It helps me stay on track. Some days it works, others require a bit more effort. I reckon that if I’ve got the healthy food and exercise plan right,Continue reading “Menopausal Monday #2”
On the “bubble-wrap” gens
I am not looking for clicks or followers writing about this topic (unless what I write entertains your thinking). As many of us do, I find writing therapeutic; it helps me make sense of the world around me. And I’m sorry, as much as I’d like to keep up with new ways of reasoning, IContinue reading “On the “bubble-wrap” gens”
Nostalgic Mumma
A new beginning Things happen for a reason. It’s funny how we tend to put pressure on ourselves to be high achievers, when we’re doing just fine, compared to the new generation. A year ago I started a tee and mug online business on Shopify. I decided to give it a go. My theme wasContinue reading “Nostalgic Mumma”
Greek memories
Coming from different countries to meet, we landed at different times. Sonia arrived in Greece 4 hours before me, which meant that she had to find something to occupy her time until I arrived. I told her to check in at the hotel, rather than lying around on her own. Being in a different countryContinue reading “Greek memories”
Nostalgic Mumma 