Ineke’s Garden

by Ineke Cornish

Having moved to a new location, we have undertaken an extensive garden makeover to remove diseased trees, and rejuvenate tired and neglected garden beds and lawns.

The process was very involved. First we had to analyse such things as:

• The slope of land,
• The soil condition,
• The drainage,
• Light and shading,
• And exposure to wind etc.

Secondly we had to map out our plans for the proposed new layout.  We also needed to decide on what we wanted out new garden to achieve. What was its new purpose, and how would it best enhance the environment or suit our lifestyle?Continue reading→

Can a Leopard Change It’s Spots?

by Mark Adams

When we hear somebody use the term, “a leopard can’t change its spots”, they are usually referring to a person who by nature is unquestionable.

The person they are referring too maybe:

• A compulsive liar
• A thief
• An habitual adulterer of womanizer
• Foul-mouthed or unable to hold their tongue
•  Full of all kinds of jealous
•  Full of selfish ambitions
• Envious of others and what they have
• A drunkard
•  Etc.

The common view is that they are these things by nature and unable to change their ways.

From an earthly viewpoint, this saying is correct.  A person may try to change his or her character, but sooner or later they will go back to the way they were.

The angry person can take anger management classes; an alcoholic may join Alcoholics Anonymous with some success. Modern psychology may help some for a time, but the chances of success may not be great.

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The Fitness Craze

Turn on the TV and it doesn’t take long before you see someone touting the benefits of health and fitness. “Buy this gadget, slim down by drinking the latest gut buster drink, or follow my super fitness plan and you will lose…” 

It doesn’t take long before you realize that fitness is big business.

People should be concerned about their physical health and fitness, but why is it that with all the money and resources put into promoting good health and fitness, research statistics show that we are in an obesity epidemic?

If you do a google search on the topic of health and fitness, why do you get one expert saying one thing, and another expert giving the opposite advice.

It is wise to be physically fit and healthy, but one must remember that each individual is different from the next.  You are unique and something that works for one may not work for the other.Continue reading→