We have been having a bit of a clear out of paperwork and rubbish that's seems to always be gathering, and amongst some of it was a piece of paper that had questions from the daughters that I had completely forgotten about. I had challenged them both a couple of years ago to come up with ten questions each to ask me, about anything that they didn't know about me.
We had taken a sunny afternoon off work, and so with cold Mojitos to drink, Amanda comfortable with a book, and me with pen and paper, we settled into a corner of the garden.
There turned out to be about thirty between them, and although some of the questions seem obvious and simple, and even occasionally predictable, they opened my eyes to just how difficult it is to answer them truthfully, completely, and with an open mind.
They made me question myself far more than I expected, and I have written down most of my answers so far, with just a few left to do. I need the peace of the garden once more.
It sounds like a really good thing to do and your daughters will treasure your answers for a very long time
ReplyDeleteIt's certainly fun to do Kylie. I have been honest, so they may hit me over the head rather than treasure it all haha!
DeleteIt's certainly fun to do Kylie. I have been honest, so they may hit me over the head rather than treasure it all haha!
DeleteGood to see a post from you Gary.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting thing to do for your girls. I'm sure this experience is good for all of you.
Enjoy the peace of gardening after your time of reflection.
FlowerLady
Hi Lorraine
DeleteI certainly hope the girls find the answers as interesting as I have in writing them.
Hi Lorraine
DeleteI certainly hope the girls find the answers as interesting as I have in writing them.
you have peaceful and lovely blog!
ReplyDeletewhen we start writing stuff seems like self growing grass that covers all of our visibility and reveals the true meaning of our personality .
Garden is place where you can connect to the nature ,nature which is most important book of universe ,provokes you to ponder more and more and....
Hello Baili,
DeleteGardens are more important for the soul than most people think. I have certainly always found them to be places of mental reflection and solitude.
Hello Baili,
DeleteGardens are more important for the soul than most people think. I have certainly always found them to be places of mental reflection and solitude.
Oh i just saw the glimpse at side bar ,your wife is really beautiful lady!
ReplyDeleteAmanda says 'Thank you' Baili 😊
DeleteAmanda says 'Thank you' Baili 😊
Delete"...come up with ten questions each to ask me, about anything that they didn't know about me."
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good idea!
Hi Sandi
DeleteI might just ask them both ten as well.....now THAT might be fun!
Hi Sandi
DeleteI might just ask them both ten as well.....now THAT might be fun!
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ReplyDeleteI am indeed you handsome devil.
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DeleteThat sounds like a very dangerous practice. I would dare ask my three!
ReplyDeleteI think it will only be dangerous for them Cro. It's actually good fun for me
DeleteIntriguing. Were you surprised by some of the questions that your daughters asked?
ReplyDeleteSome of them did catch me a little of guard.
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