I originally wrote this post (or a version of it) two years ago. My children, (children? they are now 24 and 21!) have now left university, but every year around this time […]
Coping With Children Going Away to University
50 Small Ways to Make a Big Difference
If you have read any of my posts on this blog you will be aware that I am interested in trying to do what I can to help the environment. I’m not […]
Stonehenge – A Special Visit
On Friday of last week Andy and I visited Stonehenge which is only about 40 miles away from where we live. Surprisingly, since it is so close, we have not visited for […]
Secrets of Positive Thinkers
Is there a secret to positive thinking? How do some people breeze through life with a positive outlook, while others seem to take a ‘glass half empty’ view. ‘Think positive’, we are […]
Helping Hedgehogs: Little Silver Hedgehog Jewellery
One night earlier this week, we were lucky enough to spot one of the hedgehogs that lives at the end of our garden, coming out for a bite to eat. One of […]
Sea Change: Ethical Eco Friendly Wine
I love a glass of wine. Whether it’s a cold, crisp Sauvignon Blanc, a fun filled Prosecco, or, my favourite, a smooth and fruity Merlot; wine is a very lovely part of […]
50 Positive Things To Tell Yourself On Difficult Days
One of the most popular posts that is regularly viewed on this blog is called 50 Positive Things to Tell Yourself Every Day. The post lists 50 positive affirmations and is designed […]
An Over 50 Blogger
Somekindof50 is 2 years old today! I can hardly believe it has been 2 years since I started this blog ….and what an amazing journey it has been. I would like to […]
Finding Sanctuary at the Beach
I love the sea. When I was 8 years old, my family and I moved to Torquay in Devon, on the south coast of England and, for the next ten years of […]
Going Back Outside
What a strange year it has been! Who would have believed that we would have been in this situation just a few short months ago. And, as we slowly come out of […]
