Okay, so I have finally decided what to do with this whole "blog" thing. My new view will be almost childishly simply ... "What did I learn today?". I believe that every day has a lesson for each of us, whether big or small. It could be learning how to make the perfect cup of tea, learning something new about your own personality or how to deal with others, it might be scientific or personal, but we all do learn something.

So here goes...

What I learned today.... is that by supporting a charity you get what you are willing to give. Today I supported the SPCA. I went to the local charity shop and gave them money. I could have gone to a chain store and spent my money on new and expensive clothes, but instead I chose second hand clothing. What did I get in a return ... I had a wonderful conversation with old friends who tend to the shop, I got some excellent bargain items, I supported a charity and felt great about doing that and I even got instant thanks for my support. I learned that people can be really giving and really generous and it restored some of my shaken faith in humanity. The time I spent chatting and browsing re-centred me when I was feeling really off kilter. I learned that sometimes by walking away from a problem you find a solution and sometimes by giving things away you can find some peace.