Children – Children

10 to 15 years young readers (grade 5 and up)

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  • Oscar Wilde was twenty years younger than the great artist James Whistler with whom Wilde was awed. Both travelled in the same aristocratic circles and had become fast friends despite their differences. Whistler was an elitist and had a strong personality. Wilde was a populist and milder in his manner. Eventually, Whistler tired of Wilde […]

    The Ex-factor

    Oscar Wilde was twenty years younger than the great artist James Whistler with whom Wilde was awed. Both travelled in…

  • We grieve for those whom you were attached to. Where there was deep love, you will feel deep sorrow. There will be a profound awareness of something gone. Some of us will react to this separation by crying, others by silent contemplation. Old memories will rush back and you will want to re-experience your loved […]

    Coping with the Death of a Loved One

    We grieve for those whom you were attached to. Where there was deep love, you will feel deep sorrow. There…

  • “He is my best friend, a resilient chap – we have known each other since we were in pre-school. The pandemic at first took a toll on his business, next his family – he lost both parents. I called him to check-in on him every-day. That 5 minute check-in turned into 45-60 minutes and before […]

    Is Gifting Therapy to Someone You Love Helpful or Insulting?

    “He is my best friend, a resilient chap – we have known each other since we were in pre-school. The…