I was reminded the other day that we're approaching A Big Event over here in the UK - our new King is having his Coronation in about 10 days - but I feel absolutely no excitement, indeed I feel no interest whatsoever. Those fervent fans in the Princess Diana camp would probably say that it's... Continue Reading →

I tend to snap things with my phone's camera - sometimes because I don't have a proper camera with me, sometimes as a reminder to follow something up or track down more details later, or to capture an idea because I want to use it in a piece of writing or social media. Previously, it... Continue Reading →

When I was to turn 50, much fuss was made about what present I would like. I replied that what I'd really like was to spend the weekend doing stuff that I enjoyed, because I've long shared birthday celebrations with my mother whose birthday is just 2 days before mine. So, my family all agreed... Continue Reading →

You know me, I'm going to make this an alphabetical list - my brain just seems to be drawn to them! 😀 But thanks are due to Kari at A Grace Full Life for inspiring this list. Arrogance and aggression - confidence and assertiveness are difficult qualities to learn when you don't have them. Unfortunately,... Continue Reading →