A lot has happened in the last four years. I’ve left five jobs and my hair’s gone grey. My travels have included Poland, Bruges and Lake Como. I live in the same flat but a new boiler means a decent shower. I’ve experienced great theatre & wonderful films. Danced it…

It starts every morning when I wake up, As my electric blanket kicks in, the warmth ticks the ‘full body function’ box, I can feel the weight of my cats, then stroke them; silky Willow and bearlike Woody, At the window I see a robin, joined by a magpie and…

“If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” At sixteen I wanted to be part of the world of work. Getting a good job, that I liked, and having money to enjoy life. So, I lived and…

I falter so maybe I’m not ready, perhaps it’s just too soon. My mundane life is already back to a sense of normal. The ordinariness is almost a comfort. So different from the unimaginable experience of the journey, knowing what was to come. Love and heartache. A loss too great…

Looking back, is allowed at the start of a brand-new year. Obviously 2020 is not one to dwell on but it’s interesting to see how differently the unfolding of a pandemic affected people. Obviously, experiences were defined by many factors; employment, financial situation, family and marital status, health (mental &…

It’s late Autumn and even die-hard gardeners need a nudge to leave their cosy fireside, days are short and the weekends seem to end before they even begin. However, I am going to urge you to take a good long look at your garden, because a bit of time spent…

Spring is here, at last. Daffodils are everywhere and their yellow sparkle is just what we need. From breathtaking Bluebells to the delicate blooms of Crocus, it’s great to be able to get out in the garden, after the last few freezing months. I love the gaudiness of primroses, at…

Snow lies deep outside my window. It seems to create a silence although that can’t be true. A stillness in the air but what does that even mean. On close inspection a traffic of creatures have made their mark. Who else shares our world of wonder? I can appreciate it, as I have nowhere to be. It’s coldness is fine, I’m cosy inside. Even in my bed, it’s presence is felt. Like a heavy blanket someone left behind. I wonder who that was?

I’m sure we are all glad to see the back of August and the end of a fairly disappointing Summer, yet again. Rather than our athletes breaking Olympic records in China, the very wet weather scooped up all the prizes instead. Everyone seemed to suffer; from the farmers and festival…