Monthly Archives: September 2014

Benefits of the Op Shop

Posted on September 25, 2014 by brightsunflowers

“Don’t you think you should put the brakes on, mom?” said a voice behind the cabinet. I repositioned myself to see who had spoken. It was an irritated daughter at the checkout at the op shop. “Look, I can never … Continue reading →

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A mother’s love

Posted on September 10, 2014 by brightsunflowers

“These diamonds were from my mother’s brooch. I prefer rings so I had them set in this band. So this is my mom on my finger,” said the sales assistant, eyes suddenly glistening. I had been looking at handbags when … Continue reading →

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Around my waist in 80 cm

Posted on September 8, 2014 by brightsunflowers

I have something close to my heart that I need to deal with. I need to get it off my chest before it completely engulfs me. It’s my belly fat. Visceral and otherwise. Post-menopausal women are attacked by it — … Continue reading →

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