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"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened" - Dr Seuss
The last time the Beatles played together was August 29 1966. The last movie Robin Williams acted in was Night at the museum: Secret of...
Gayle A.
Mar 19, 2023


“Age is simply the number of years the world has been enjoying you!” - unknown
I remember in my 20s I started running. By my late 20s I could be seen running for hours, going all around the city. Distance no issue....
Gayle A.
Jan 14, 2023


“New year, a new chapter, a new verse or just the same old story...." - Alex Morritt
“New year – a new chapter, a new verse or just the same old story? Ultimately we write it. The choice is ours.” Alex Morritt The new year...
Gayle A.
Dec 26, 2022


"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer" - A Camus
I used to be a pretty decent tennis player back in my youth. Played for the school team and during university. I followed pro tennis too...
Gayle A.
Nov 29, 2022


"Happiness is all about celebrating small wins." - Abdul Jawad Khattak
I'm just an ordinary soul. Don't win many awards or come top in much. I'm mediocre at most. And though I lead multiple classes every day,...
Gayle A.
Nov 14, 2022


"If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got"-Albert Einstein
A few years ago my son took tennis lessons and at his request I would sit and wait for him to finish. Most of the other parents would...
Gayle A.
Oct 30, 2022


"Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on " - E Tolle
I went rock climbing with my daughter. A sport I've done a few years back. What's new now at these rock climbing facilities is the auto...
Gayle A.
Oct 11, 2022


"Joy comes to us in ordinary moments ....
.......... We risk missing out when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary" - Brene Brown Have you ever come across that one...
Gayle A.
Oct 4, 2022


"Your flaws are perfect for the heart that is meant to love you" - unknown
I have a dog , a border terrier named Hershey. She's 9, certainly no longer a pup, but still has the habit of peeing where she shouldn't...
Gayle A.
Sep 29, 2022
Understanding the world and the people in it
My blogs are here to inspire, to rethink, to ponder, to reflect. They are my internal workings of my brain and perhaps food for thought....
Gayle A.
Sep 25, 2022
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