As the time approaches for my annual flu jab, my needle anxiety rears it’s ugly little needle head once again. I hate needles, I will do almost anything to avoid them, jabs […]
A Needle Phobia
52 things I have learnt in 52 years
1. Lancôme Hypnose is the best mascara. Stop wasting money trying other brands. 2. Never ever make a decision when you are angry. 3. Walk away from people who are tough to be […]
Leaving Cats for holidays
I was going to call this piece ‘Cats & Holidays’ but that would suggest I am going on a cat holiday. I’m not. I wish I were. Apparently there is a ‘cat […]
A Weekend in York
York is a truly magnificent city situated where the two Rivers, Ouse and Foss meet. It can trace its origins to the early Roman period and is a colossus of history, art […]
42 Years United
. One sunny Saturday at the beginning of May in 1976, (yes, that hot summer), I sat down to watch the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Southampton with my mum […]
The first 15
15 days ago I asked my daughter what a blog was. I had been looking at taking up something new and didn’t fancy another winter knitting. Having ascertained what a blog actually […]
Evenings with Serial Killers
Ever since I was very young, I have been absolutely fascinated by True Crime. I’m not the only one, take a quick look at Netflix and there is an abundant range […]
A Label of Love
My daughter and I spent the day at Bicester Village yesterday. On arrival, I dutifully sent my husband a text saying “Safe at Bicester.” He text back, “Safe? Did you forget your […]
Positivity
I think I’m generally quite a positive person and my outlook is usually sunny. I’m not talking about being ‘happy’ in this context, as I think that is an entirely different concept […]
A Kite Surfing Widow
My husband Andy is a very keen kite surfer and I’m often asked if I mind that he spends most of his spare time in the sea, and the answer is no […]
