In a year when I read the fewest books since I started to keep records, the highlights were 12 books I rated four star and 3 which received that rarely awarded fifth star. They were a good mix ... four were non-fiction three were based in Africa three others were autobiographical two dealt with medical... Continue Reading →
Himself & I attend more than one of two military related events over the course of the year and something I've noticed is the increasing number of people attending these events dressed in forties everyday clothing. From the numbers of 40s events now in the calender, it's clearly a growing area of interest in the... Continue Reading →
I love films, not as much as I love reading, but for a while, it was a serious rival. There's plenty of favourites - films I'd watch again and again - but then there's those which had an impact. Sophie's Choice - the film a friend took me to see when my daughter was just... Continue Reading →
The Insecure Writers Support Group is a marvellous group set up by Alex Cavanagh. On the first Wednesday of every month, members post thoughts, fears or words of encouragement for fellow writers. The link above takes you to details about the group and how to join. You'll also find a list of bloggers signed up... Continue Reading →
I first set myself writing goals in October 2015. In deciding what (if anything) I wanted to save from my archieved website, I re-read them. Some of them made me laugh, others I was pleased to say I'd (finally) placed a tick beside, but ... the most important thing it did was to make me... Continue Reading →
I may have mentioned that I'd like to see a less action/shooty type film to Himself and obtained a promise that he'd take a look at his collection of films for something a bit more "me". His first choice was a good one, being the film version of a book I'd read with my book... Continue Reading →
I know, I know, the whole point of something being secret is that you don't know about it. It's one of the things that always makes me laugh about our annual visits to a re-enacting event held at the Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker in Cheshire - especially when I first catch sight of the... Continue Reading →
To me - like many a woman - a car is simply a practical tool. It gets me from A to B, hopefully in comfort and safely. Despite this, Himself has managed to persuade me to attend an Easter weekend Ferrari festival in a nearby town, where I've admitted to casting a few admiring glances... Continue Reading →
A Swedish word, although a concept that is shared across Scandinavia, it means not too much, not too little – just right. The wags amongst us would probably christen it the Goldilocks concept, but it's not about trying everything till you find the one that suits you, it's ... well, I'll hand you over to... Continue Reading →
Oh how hard they can be - especially when you've had a particularly enjoyable weekend - whether that be of the wild party or the quiet restful sort. Sometimes I'm physically exhausted after tramping around the countryside with a camera, so am ready for a little break behind my desk. A run to the West... Continue Reading →
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