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One Step at a Time

Tessa Jonassen - Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Descending into Hell In July 2014 I was asked, along with my gardening buddy, to go to a property and do some pruning around the creek as it had become overgrown. We set off on that winters day with our secateurs, each with our trusty Ko, a spade or two and a smile on our faces. We were in for a rude awakening at the enormity of the task that was ahead of us. We arrived at the property  ...Read More

Musings of a 21st Century Apprentice Medicine Woman - The Missing Violets

Tessa Jonassen - Friday, May 25, 2012
I have no idea why the picture of the Violets didn't appear with the previous blog - perhaps they are shy. So I will try again to see if they will show their gorgeous faces. ................... Finding a sense of peace and joy in nature was my reward for moving out of my comfort zone, i.e. the settee in a centrally heated doubled glazed house to go out into the elements. It did of course r  ...Read More

Musings of a 21st Century Apprentice Medicine Woman - Rain & Shine

Tessa Jonassen - Friday, May 25, 2012
I have been in the UK for nearly two months now, which is amazing. My time here in Pembrokeshire in West Wales has passed by quickly. The pace of life is different, slower than when I am in New Zealand. There I am busy seeing clients, looking after the home, seeing friends, shopping and all the 'stuff' that makes up modern day living. Our house is often abuzz with activity, people coming and g  ...Read More