Under The Moon, Over The Weather.

No matter how down I become, I know that having a bit of a laugh, is a powerful tonic. In times past, during a deep depressive state, I lost...

'Teenanger', 'Teenangel'.

We had a signicant event occur at the 'Klahanie' household the other day. My teenage son, bless the 'well ace' dude, actual...

Tribes and Tributes. Part Two.

April 4th, 1969, a rainy Good Friday morning. We had gathered at the steps of Vancouver City Hall, all united in the same cause; To help the...

The Freedom to Find Each Other

It was early July in 1980. Our 1973, silver grey, Dodge Polara, my 'Smokey and the Bandit' mobile, was packed and ready to go. We h...

Ambulance and Irony

Ambulance and irony, sounds like it should be the title to a song. Now why I am suddenly thinking about Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder? I...

A Bog Blog

Time depends on which side of the bathroom door you are on. ("Tristan! Get out of the bathroom..quick!"). With all the flu that ha...

A 'Summery' Summary.

Warm greetings and welcome to a new year. 2007 was a year when I made positive progress towards a better life. With sheer determination I d...

Simply Complex Christmas.

"I'm dreaming of a White Christmas. Just like the ones I used to know..." In January 1940 Irving Berlin revealed to the wor...

Boxing Day Eve

When I reflect back on the past several Christmas Days, I remember the overwhelming sense of loneliness and isolation. Christmas Day was a ...

Please Stop! Do Not Go Any Further.

You're not still here are you? Please do not read this blog for the following reasons. There will be absolutely nothing worth reading i...

A Photographic Memory

Warm greetings. I have been sorting out some old photographs. Pictures that had been left to gather dust. It was finally time to arrange the...

Lost in Leek?

Greetings- I live in Leek. That's right, I always wanted to live in a place named after an onion. So I'm living the dream. Ah Lee...

Duvet or Doorway?

Greetings- Everyday I have to challenge myself. I battle with my 'inner-chatter'. Opposing forces in my mind. One force says: ...

A Message of Hope

Hello Planet Earth- I would like to take this opportunity to thank Radio 5 Live for broadcasting a feature on our Mindbloggling community. T...

Canoes and Contentment

Greetings Friends- I have experienced some truly magical times in my life. Inspiring memories that resonate within me. Memories that keep me...