Update

The last few days have gone quickly. The weather, for this time of year, has been lovely. A bit cold but plenty of sunshine. My drive is starting to get coated by autumnal leaves; beautiful. Of course, weeks from now, I won't be humming the same tune. However, I am glad that I'm not in charge of seasonal changes.

I'm also glad that I'm not in charge of making major decisions  That doesn't mean I don't have views, opinions and tastes, I've just learnt to be cautious. Hence what I'm about to write now will be put mildly but it doesn't mean that it hasn't been thought over for some time.  I want to write about the young Pakistani teenager (girl) who was shot a few days ago for writing a blog, for being too westernised, but I won't because 'they' have sent out their threats and why would I want to make myself vulnerable?  I'm a mother and want no harm to come to my family. I am going to continue playing safe behind all the brave ones.

Am I wrong?  This world has male and female. The continuation of our species is with the involvement of both. Females give birth to males...women have given birth to the gun carriers. So why does it go wrong for women in certain parts of the world?  Why does the mother's son kill the mother? At what point do sweet little male babies/toddlers/teenagers turn into bullies with guns?  I have my thoughts but am not brave enough to put them down here.

Put away the guns and pick up forks and spades, start digging. Not to bury those that the guns have torn asunder, but to plant seeds. Grow food.