“I can’t control what negative thoughts come into my mind, but I can control how long they stay there.” These were the words of Matt Chisholm as I listened to one of my favourite radio programmes this morning and they resonated with me.
Jamie was replaying an interview he’d had with Matt during the week on his week day programme – The Country, (NewstalkZB 12 noon – 1 pm). Matt has just published his book titled “Imposter” and he was talking candidly about his battle with booze and depression. To hear the full interview click on this link: The Country – Matt Chisholm edition – NZ Herald. Jamie talks a lot about mental health and it’s effects on our farmers and their families.
Saturday morning treats
Saturday morning is one of my favourite radio listening times. 6 – 7 am with Jamie Mackay, of “The Country” it’s an agribusiness radio programme. Jamie replays the best of his week day interviews – always refreshing and thought provoking. Then I change the radio station and listen to Country Life from 7 – 8am on Radio NZ. Both these programmes are informative and enlightening to what is happening in our rural communities. What are your favourite radio programmes?
Then I am off for my morning bike ride. Today I cycled around Te Miro, Waterworks Road and back through Scotsman Valley. (It also makes a breath-taking car journey – the scenery on a fine day is magnificent.) It is one of my favourite rides, one which I enjoy riding on my own because then I don’t have to keep up with anyone on the hills – I can ride them at my pace – slowly. I can also stop and take photographs whenever I like.
Got a surprise to see this new daycare centre The Forest ECE – hadn’t seen that before. Looks like lots of fun. Have any of you had children or grandchildren go to a forest school or daycare like this before? If so, I would love to hear your experiences and thoughts.
With my mind was free to wonder and dream (no audio books today) I came up with some new ideas for my blog which I’ll talk about shortly.
But first, thank for your comments and recommendations today, I appreciate you taking the time to post your thoughts. I would like my blog to be a platform where you my readers can post things, discuss topics or whatever. If you have an article, photographs or any suggestions please feel free to email me hdwickham@gmail.com.
Family favourite recipe
This brings me to my next suggestion – sharing your favourite family recipe. What do your think? My thoughts are you can either type the recipe out in an email or your can take a photo of it and send it as an email attachment and I’ll do my best to make it look good. If you have a photo of the finished recipe that helps. To start this off I’m posting one of our family favourites, which many of you have tasted and enjoyed.
Rafer’s favourite
My Mum used to make this for Rafer. To view the recipe click here or the link above.
Brain teasers
This was another idea – thanks to Patricia. Answers at the bottom of this blog post.
Today’s quote
Thank you “Carly of Tamahere” for today’s quote.
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy that is translated through you: and because there is
only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique.”
Martha Graham
Answers to brain teasers
- Big bad wolf
- Top secret
- Tuna
- Misunderstood
Do you like the idea of the brain teasers? Well that is it for tonight. Take care – GoldCard Gal 🙂
Neighourhood scenes
Another great day for a bike ride, mine of course was not as adventurous
as yours lovely Heather, however you are right the Scotsman valley road is a great ride and car journey too. Rafer’s dessert how lucky everyone is who has enjoyed this one, thoroughly recommend it.
Thanks Carly and thanks for the the photo of your rustic fish and chip tops, will include them in my blog tonight. Yes great day for cycling, I saw many families out today having fun together, so nice to see. 🙂
Hi Heather, love reading your blogs, you really do have a way with words, photos, and a take on life that is very energizing for all us!
Keep up the good work, you are inspiring many people.
Thank you Ben. You take care down there! 🙂
I liked your dingbats-two I didn’t know.
TED talks are great to listen to too…
Thanks Maureen, not sure why I hadn’t thought about listening to TED talks – there is plenty to choose from. Pleased you didn’t get all the dingbats! 🙂
Hi Heather.
Rural Support had Matt Chisholm as guest here for a week.
Not as good as Doug Avery as just too blunt–Not sure we needy to hear about his bad days and waking up to Prostitutes etc!
Just put a call out to our Rotarians to help put tree protectors on 200 natives we planted 3 weeks ago.
Finally fine in Manawatu.
Oh for being a farmer–days go so fast when busy!
Thanks Geoff for your feedback. I didn’t hear about prostitutes etc – no we don’t need to hear that. Thanks for being a farmer – where would we be without you guys? 🙂