Watching Christmas television last night, I was struck by a couple of things: Firstly, the amazing pressure we are all under to buy buy buy this time of year, things that we probably […]
The Pressure of Christmas
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50 Things You (probably) Did Not Know About Christmas
It’s that time of year again. 🎄Christmas is just around the corner, and for those of us that love it, it really is ‘the most wonderful time of year.’ Christmas, if we […]
A First Tattoo
A couple of weeks ago, I decided, at 53 years old, to get a first tattoo. And before you scream “Midlife Crisis!” let me explain that I have been thinking about getting one for […]
Winchester Christmas Market 2019
Winchester Christmas Market is one of those things that you have to do at Christmas if you live in Hampshire, (or further afield for that matter). Set in the grounds of majestic […]
Improve Your Sleep
As a young person, when I was tired, I would go to bed and go to sleep. Imagine! Such is the joy of youth! These days, (or should I say “nights”), it’s […]
Making the Most of Life
I’m just back from holiday and, as I remember walking along the white sands and paddling my toes in the turquoise sea, I realise just how privileged my life is. Of course, […]
Saving the Turtles: Project Biodiversity
We are very lucky to be on holiday at the moment on the Cape Verdean island of Sal, and on the first night, we were delighted to discover a turtle hatchery on […]
Coping With Losing A Pet ❤️
I love animals. I mean really love animals. I would have a houseful of everything from horses to hamsters if I could. As it is we have 4 cats, but recently lost […]
Saving Fatface: A Sad Ending
If you have read my posts on this blog Saving Fatface and Saving Fatface Part 2 , you will be aware of my hopes of rescuing and adopting a black cat, a stray who regularly appeared in […]
You Know You Are Getting Older When…
I do not think of myself as old. I don’t even really think of myself as middle aged. In my head I’m about 35, though my body is clearly ‘slightly’ older. I […]
