Last Sunday morning, determined to get out and get some fresh air, Andy and I decided on a bike ride in The New Forest. It was very cold, but we gamely piled […]
A Cycle in the New Forest in Winter
A Fear of Flying
Last night I flew from Jersey to Southampton. It’s only a short 40 minute flight and I do it about 3 times a year. As we were coming into land, (and had […]
50 Ways to Beat Blue Monday
This morning on the radio I heard that “Blue Monday” this year is Monday 21 January and apparently it is the “worst day of the year”. Scientifically proven, with all sorts of […]
Being An Only Child
I think ‘only’ children have had a bit of a bad rap. Being an ‘only’ myself, I cannot tell you how many times I have had to defend myself against the dreaded […]
Let’s Get Inspired!
I woke up this morning and I wanted to be inspired! Its the New Year and like many others I’m sure, I feel apathetic and sluggish. Yes, I had a lovely time, […]
New Years Resolutions
Christmas is over and we are all looking towards the New Year with hope and expectation. Or are we? Do you make the same resolutions every year and not keep them? Do you […]
Grumpy Old Woman
Grumpy old woman. Yes. I am one. I couldn’t tell you for how long. Perhaps it has crept up on me in recent years, but I’m well and truly there now. I’m absolutely […]
How to Stop Arguing
🎄Christmas. It’s the season of goodwill, generosity and charity, traditionally spent with friends and family. It is also the season for feuds, squabbles and full blown rows. Emotions run high and the potential for […]
The Other Side of Christmas
I’ve written a couple of posts in the last few weeks about Christmas; The excitement, the traditions, the parties, the food and the fun. For many of us it is (generally) a […]
Gambling Addiction
Last night Andy and I were at a casino for the annual Christmas party. I have only been to a casino once before, probably in the early 1990’s, and I have never […]
