Facebook friends

I used to think I needed 
Lots of Facebook friends
I used to feel so very lost
And needed to make amends
I set myself a goal to reach
I was out to reach those heights
Yes I was determined to get 5000 friends
Thinking it would make things right 
But along with this milestone
Another major problem arose
They became a heavy millstone
Around my neck; I do suppose
They all wanted to take some time
To chat and pass the time of day
But I just couldn't find that time
So I have had to give many away

I no longer have time to waste
There are so many more things to see and do
I have found a much more fulfilling life
These truths I am now telling you

Yes: I keep in touch with my closest friends
Though we are separated by long miles
I take a look at many posts here and there
I am able to enjoy everyone's many smiles
But I no longer feel such emptiness
For sadness no longer confronts me
And I am able to enjoy each and every new day

Our old house at Kingston-on-Murray

Looking up the hill at our old house
Not an apricot tree, peach tree
Nor orange tree to be seen
The old walnut tree is gone too
But many memories still linger
Here; within my heart and mind...

6th December 2015

Dad's amazing gift

Dad remembers getting this amazing gift
From Jan (John) Pankelis when we lived in Tasmania
I was just a tiny little baby then in 1957
Thus it is nearly 60 years old like in checkers
And remove them
To leave as few as possible in the puzzle
I got 2 left...
Not bad after many years...

14 November 2016

What was missing in my life

What was missing in my life?
I am a determined person
I had a successful career???
I was constantly improving myself
Chasing my goals...
But I was missing...
Someone to come home to
After a long day's work...
Though my life might have seemed perfect
One thing was missing...
I deserve a perfect life like anyone else
I have had to fight for everything...
My spirit and unquenchable energy 
May help me fill that gap in my life...
But it is only now that I have you in my life
That I finally feel happier than ever before!
Love and acceptance was missing!

29 October 2017

Abandoned cemetery at Goolwa

No longer does anyone bring flowers
The land has; reclaimed her own
Trees and shrubs over-run it all
Nature provides the flowers shown

29 October 2016

How to please a woman

"Love her
Die for her
Take her to dinner
Miss the game for her
Buy her jewellery 
Be interested in what she has to say..."

Okay...
Forget the jewellery
Yeah...
Forget the game
Love me...
Yes of course
Dinner sounds good too!
Be interested in what I have to say?
Of course that's good...
But just love me and accept me 
For who I am and what I am 
Sounds the best

23 October 2013

A hug of encouragement

When you need encouragement
Remember these things
You are stronger than you realise
Life's inevitable adversities
Call forth our courage
You have a lot of wisdom inside you
God's plan will unfold with perfect timing
The voice of your soul will lead the way
A hug from my heart 
Is only a phone-call away...

Fridge magnet 
3 September 2017

Dreaming of freedom

We all have dreams
We all crave freedom
Be it just a simple thing 
Like a few minutes free
We are lost in these lives
We are struggling to cope
Wondering...
"What is left for me?"
"Why am I lost at sea?"
"Where is this freedom?
That was promised me"
Troubles seem to beset us
Troubles come and never go
Until we ask ourselves that question
What am I here for dear Lord?
And why can't I see the sky?
There are clouds all around me
There are tempests everywhere
What am I doing wrong?
Does anybody really care?
Where is this blessed freedom?
Where is this peace that sets us free?

You will find the blessed freedom
You will find the peace you seek
If you turn your eyes upon Jesus
And allow Him into your heart dear
For His lifeblood was given up for thee

27 August 2015

Sweet almond massage oil recipe

I needed to find some remedy
For pain as I had need of it
No longer did I have Tei-Fu
I had almost run out of it...
My friend shared this remedy
I will share it with you

Ingredients:

10 drops Neroli Oil
10 drops Lavender oil
10 drops Frankincense oil
10 drops Rosemary oil
10 drops Fennel oil
10 drops Lemon oil
10 drops Carrot oil
10 drops Evening Primrose oil

Directions:

Dilute these in 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil 
and massage into your face and neck every night 

When you look at all of these ingredients 
you may think this recipe is very expensive
but it's not. Once you have all the bottles 
of essential oils you can make it up in minutes
and create a huge number of batches from your one bottle.

17 August 2017

Magic custard cake

Ingredients

4 eggs (whites separated from yolks) room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
1 stick butter, melted 125 g
3'4 cup all purpose flour
2 cups lukewarm milk
powdered sugar for dusting 

Method

Preheat oven to 325 F
Grease and line 8 inch by 8 inch baking dish 
Separate eggs 
Add egg whites to a mixer and beat until stiff
Set egg whites aside
Beat egg yolks and sugar until light
Add butter and vanilla
Beat 2 minutes
Add flour and mix until fully incorporated
Gently fold in using a spatula
Repeat until egg whites are folded in
Pour batter into baking dish
Bake for approx 60 minutes or until top is lightly golden
Cool and dust with powdered sugar

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Sunset at Largs North Beach

At Largs North Beach
As the sun gracefully 
Retreats
For another day
Allowing night 
And stars 
to come into play

11th October 2014

He always understands

Watching the sun go down at the beach
Feeling the fresh air upon my cheeks
So many memories come flooding back to me
Of days gone by when things were sweet
Feeling the sand between my toes
Letting go of all my troubles, my woes
Giving it up to the Lord and knowing that He
Is always with me; always here
Walking beside me; holding my hand
No matter my troubles
He always understands

11 October 2014

Siamese Mao

Found a Siamese cat about a month ago
She's been living out in my shed
She actually lets me pat her now
And comes to me when i call her to be fed
Put a notice up at the local PO
And at Grieger's general store as well
But haven't heard from anyone
Nobody's set a claim
What do I do but keep on trying to find her family?
I call her Mao; Cause that's what she says
Whenever I call; she replies
We talk a while as she comes to me
I got to pick her up the other day
Just for a moment; that was all
She would allow!
If anyone knows where she belongs?
Please let me know!

14 October 2012

Mao is gone now
Only her memory remains...

Whiplash pains

Enjoying the beautiful sunny day
Wishing I could outside in it
But having to go to appointments
Do a lot of stuff; running out of puff!
Headaches are a major pain
That's my fault for bumping a car again
Whiplash sounds like a wimpy excuse
But bitching about my lessening responses
is bordering on self abuse
I stuffed up again
I guess I'm getting older
At least I can say; at the end of the day
I'm alive to tell the tale...

23 October 2012

First time ever

I bought something on eBay; first time ever!
I saw a UFO last night; first time ever!
I confessed my innermost regrets; to my girl; first time ever!
I killed a dangerous snake in the grass; first time ever!
I had a golden shower; first time ever!
(yep: my grandson peed on me in the bath!)
What else is coming for me Lord?
I can't wait for some more firsts!

23rd October 2012

Wonderful weekend Nov 2012

Had a wonderful weekend
Attended church on Sabbath 
Caught up with friends I hadn't seen in 30 years
Spent the afternoon with my two grandsons
While their mum Vanessa had a party 
With Violeta and Maya G and her friends
Love my beautiful grandsons
Santiago aged 5 and Zecarias aged two

4th November 2012

They say love is blind

They say love is blind...

I disagree...

Infatuation is blind...

Love is all-seeing... 

Love is seeing all the flaws and blemishes and accepting them...

Love is accepting the bad habits and mannerisms
and working around them...

Love is recognising all the fears and insecurities 
and knowing your role is to comfort...

Love is working through all the challenges and painful times...

Infatuation is fragile and will shatter when life is not perfect...

Love is strong and it strengthens because it is real...

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Memories of Kingston-on-Murray with my girls

I just shared some photos of our old home 
At Kingston-on-Murray...
It brought back so many memories...
Rolling paddy melons down the hill with my dad and my kids...
Seeing who could make them roll the farthest...
Riding my old bike down to the bus stop in the little town...
The long bus trip to Loxton High School...
The apricot cutting shed...
The blessings of being able to walk outside our back door
and pick the fruit straight from our beautiful trees...
The peace of living in the countryside so close to the river Murray...
The birds that serenaded us during the years...
Our pets: Pepe my chihuahua...
The rides on the back of the old tractor in the orange picking bins...
Vanessa used to love sitting in the seat of grandpa's old Massey Ferguson tractor
Climbing the apricot trees...
Walking beneath the shady boughs of those huge old trees was magical...
Swimming in the river; going fishing with Grandpa...
Catching a few old carp...
So many blessed memories came back to me just now...
Shelley climbing up that ladder to the roof...
Calling out to Grandma from a fair way up...
"Catch me Grandma"...
My own Grandpa Szekeres building the back veranda...
When he was here from Hungary with my Grandma...
For 3 months way back in 1981...
The BBQ's we had on that back veranda...
Celebrating my 21st...
Ah what a blessing to remember all of these...

6th December 2015

Anzac biscuits

Ingredients:

1 cup plain flour 
1 cup rolled oats 
1 cup brown sugar 
1/2 cup coconut 
125 g butter 
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1 tablespoon water
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 

Method: 

1. Sift flour; add sugar, rolled oats & coconut 
2. Melt butter in saucepan, add golden syrup and water
3. Stir bicarbonate into liquid mix 
4. Add liquid to dry ingredients and mix
5. Place walnut sized balls of mixture onto greased tray
6. Bake at 175 C for 15 to 20 minutes

We're not promised tomorrow

Every time I take a drive in my car
There's one song that I want to hear
Megan Trainor's version for a start
Her words simply tug at my heart
"No, we're not promised tomorrow"

As I drive along the words serenade
My voice sings along with my heart
"So I'm gonna love you
Like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you
Like I'm saying goodbye
Where ever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
Cause we'll never know when
When we'll run out of time"

Each and every day is a blessing
To be enjoyed with your loved ones
You never know when your time will come
Mum is gone; it's been over a year already
When will it be time for dad to go?
Nobody knows God's timing...

I've known Effie and Tony for years
Saw her only yesterday at her fruit stall
She looked a shell of her former self
She always used to hug me so hard
Thump me on my back with strong arms
But not anymore; her beloved Tony died
Suddenly he was gone; a heart attack
As he was sitting in his chair; aged 83
I couldn't imagine a better way to go
Yet she is left desolate; unhappy

I now wonder how dad feels about mum
Occasionally I see a tear in his tired old eyes
I see that he is no longer the man he once was
He is slow to move; more bent with age
He too is 83; when will his time come?
How much longer do we have?

So I try to spend as much time as I can
Making him happy; playing cards
Bringing him puzzle books
Watching him; surreptitiously
Taking in his thin arms; his colouring
His pale skin; he used to be as brown as a berry
He used to be so strong and wiry
Now; everything s a struggle

Then I think of my own life
It's been tough; ups and downs
Some good times among the bad
I've finally come out of my shell
Been through my very own hell
But at last; I feel loved; appreciated
I feel like I've found myself
Through all my own sorrows
There is happiness at last
But how long will it last?

"No, we're not promised tomorrow!"

So I'm gonna love you
Like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you
Like I'm saying goodbye
Where ever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
Cause we never know when
When we'll run out of time!"

A hint of greenery

There's a hint of greenery appearing
Upon the blackened hills
Nature responding 
Answering God's will
Tiny little shoots
Push through darkened ground
Showing that life renews
Abundance will abound

Found on my Sony recorder
17th January 2014
After the bush fires

Take responsibility for your life

Are you compensating for losing your dad?
Is that why you have to have
Everything that is to be had
Why can't you see that you can be happy
Why can't you see 
That if you only appreciate
What you already have?
You will be happy!
Take one day at a time
You can live your life
You just can't do all the things you want
Because they ruin your life
You've got to take responsibility
For how you feel and what you've done
You can't always be the victim
You have to get on with your life
Get over what happened as a child
Realise that you have a life to live
You have a responsibility for your behaviour
You can't blame everyone else
For what happened 50 years ago
You're a grown man
Get off your bum
Do the stuff you need to do
Make a change
Make a choice and do it
Get off your bum and do it!

Found on my Sony recorder
4th November 2013

Poor Jackie

Poor Jackie
A young Australian lad
Not really good
But he's not really bad
His mummy loves him
But she just cannot cope
So she drinks the grog
And smokes the dope
He tries to be a good boy
He really does! It's true!
But he needs some love
Can he get it from you?

14th December 2013

Found on my Sony recorder

Letters from Noelle

My beautiful friend, sister, angel and mother
Well I want to thank you for your support
It turned out my mother spoke to a doctor 
That had a procedure done by...
He told her that I didn't have cancer
He wouldn't know as he wasn't my doctor
The one who diagnosed my condition
So she has told everyone that I never had cancer
That I faked it! No wonder Ash hates me.
I'm going to need help with this one
This is typical of my mother's behaviour though
I don't know why I'm so upset that she has done this
Love you soooo much! 
I know you will pray for me!

14th January 2014


This is for my gorgeous, beautiful sister
You have lived a life that no-one should have to live
That is over now I'm not saying "forget it" 
But it's time for you to heal and start the life 
That you are supposed to have
Surrounded by love and support
The people that are there to support you 
And stand by you while you get there...
I am one of them hunny!
If others don't like it then that's their problem
You do not need negativity and false friends in your life
This is your time now! 
Remember I am always there for you 
and will love you for all time forever
No matter what!
I'm a better person for having you in my life! 
Feeling blessed!

15th January 2015

Dear sis

Dear Sis,I have been reading your poems
They are very beautiful and moving 
Brought back memories from long ago
I didn't realise that you were hurting 
So much while I was living in Berri
I try to put all that behind me
As it was horrible for me
Mum and dad fighting all the time
Did a lot of damage to me
Don't stop writing your poems
I look forward to read some more
Love always 
Martha
 26th January 2012

How to get lost and enjoy it

Take a dirt road
Go off the beaten track
Leave the city behind
Go on; get to the outback
Drive slowly up the steepest hill
Allow the dust to settle down
Keep an eye out for local wildlife
Put on your smile; leave your frown
Listen to crimson parrots calling
Climb up on high; amid azure skies
Breathe in the freshest unspoiled air
Don't forget to heave some sighs
Explore an old ruined church yard
Wander where nature stakes its claim
Surely life cannot be that hard
Watch red cheeked finches proclaim
Follow your instincts as you surrender
To many a wanderer's absolute delight
On top of the glorious coastal ranges
See a beautiful kookaburra in full flight
The glow of the sun upon the ocean
Reflected over a score of miles
Up above the crazy long weekend traffic
There we found our lost smiles