Tag: family
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A tale of Tigger, who licked my face and inspired a poem
How the simple swish of a dog’s tail can be a mood-altering metronome.
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My Zen Master has curly golden hair and a wet nose
Every dog, in its come-what-may doggedness, has a lot to teach us mere humans about the art of living in the here and now.
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What our pets can teach us about love, comfort, and joy
Through the ups and downs of life, they’re always there for us.
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A “Do this, don’t do that!” guide to supporting someone with cancer
They have you in their life because they think you’re amazing, so don’t change. Be you. Do normal things. Invite them to normal places.
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The day I met the 101-year-old ancestor who forever changed my life
I can compare the experience to a Xhosa tradition called imbheleko, when a new-born baby is introduced to their ancestors for the first time.
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Why leaving my children behind when I moved to another country was the right thing to do
It was the best move for the relationships with all three.
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A room full of planets for the little boy who’s coming back home
For the first time since giving birth to our son, almost seven years ago, we are becoming “full-time” parents.
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Life is a mixed blessing when you’re a mixed-up rainbow family
We are a family. Our bond is love, not blood.
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The lessons I’ve learned about the love that never dies.
As I grow older, I realise that death is part of my design.