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When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees.
Life At Isleworth, London, UK September 12, 2025 A morning ritual. The playful dog. Scurrying into the bushes, just like Brer Rabbit in his Briar Patch, Chupko the dog crosses the cul-de-sac every morning after saying hello to the courier, the mail man, the delivery man, the neighbour and the tree. And when he sees the neighbour’s dog, his natural instinct to woof and puff at them is so aggressive it leaves you wrapped up in the leash with a […]
Chupko’s Neighbourhood ! September 12, 2025 Just like Brer Rabbit’s Briar Patch, Chupko’s neighbourhood… His favourite barking spot is at the end of the leash. The morning routine of getting Chupko to go for a walk involves multiple cries of “leash,” “nosy,” “walk,” “chalo” “where’s Mamu?” A cornucopia of voices. In case I am late he runs up to the upstairs to remind me that he is waiting. When I put on my shoes he gives that look with his […]
How To Support A Mental Illness March 15, 2019 Seek help for mental health. Seeking help is half the battle. I have listed a few thoughts in bullet form to keep things simple. This is a significant amount of information but do what you feel will work for you. Sometimes chemical imbalances are genetic. Sometimes people are pre-disposed to certain illnesses. These conditions can also be triggered by substance abuse and unhealthy lifestyles. There are a multitude of unknown factors […]