I loved the interesting comments that came through yesterday. Parents sharing their experiences in an open way always has the potential to ...

In 1948, the first supermarket opened in the UK, Mahatma Gandhi was murdered, Don Bradman and Joe DiMaggio were creating records, the P...

Again, thank you for all the love and warmth being sent to lift my spirits. I'm still feeling weak but I was up all day yesterday and i...

I am using this post today to write about email safety. I know this isn't my usual topic but I've had a lot of emails lately that a...

An email came from a US reader, Abby, who asked about being a homemaker in later years. This is part of what she wrote: "I am a stay...

Coralie Allmin, a faithful Down to Earth reader, died after a short illness on 6 November, 2012.  Rest in peace, Coralie. ♥♥♥ ...

I am pleased that learning is a lifelong process. It brings interest to our lives, it enables us to improve and change what we do and how w...

Over the years I've been asked many times what is the key to a simple life. I've thought long and hard about it and I reckon there ...

We spent a delightful Saturday out at Bell, about 200km west of here, with a group of ladies, and two men - Hanno and one of the husbands. ...

There are certain things that make me think of my mother. I looked at a new blog on the weekend with fresh poppies in the banner and I shot...

I want to show you what Hanno and I were doing last night. We were invited to be guests at the Rotary and University of the Sunshine Coast ...

I get many emails asking my opinion on this and that. I'm sure you all know I'm not a counsellor or any sort and I not familiar wit...

Last week I received an email from Joannie who said: "After listening to you on the radio and checking out your blog I then bought you...

There was a common misconception when we were on the book tour that the way Hanno and I live works best for older people who have the time ...