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 […]
Grumpy Old Woman
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 […]
Traditions of Christmas
The big day is almost here. And I am excited! Wandering around the busy shops at the weekend I was thinking about all the traditions new and old, the history and the […]
50 Acts of Kindness
Kindness matters and Karma is real. I have been thinking about kindness recently; kindness to our fellow men and women, kindness to animals and kindness to our planet. Â We are all dashing […]
Winchester Christmas Market
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 […]
I Loved the 1980’s!
In 1982, I was 16 years old and as so, fully consider myself a child of the 80’s.  It certainly was a fantastic time to be growing up (in Torquay) and […]
Here Comes Christmas!
I know that there are a lot of people who feel that Christmas should be kicked firmly back into December  but I love it! I’ve always loved it and I hope I […]
How to Control Worrying
I have often thought that telling someone to stop worrying is like telling the tide not to come in. Worrying is an integral part of our human make up and worrying about […]
Coping with Anger
On holiday recently, Â I went to the bar mid afternoon for a cocktail. Â Waiting patiently to be served, Â I noticed an irate man approaching with two full glasses of beer in his […]
