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 […]
Positivity
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 […]
The Gin Thing

A few years ago I would not have dreamed of walking to a pub and ordering a gin and tonic. I’ve always been a bit of a white wine girl, (though I […]
Buffy’s story
In late July 2014, we got a call from Andy’s son living in London saying he was worried about a cat that had recently been seen in and around their student house. “Hog-ribs” […]
COS and Toast

I love clothes. Even more, I love clothes shopping, and if asked to name my top 2 favourite brands for clothes at the moment, I think I would name COS and Toast. […]
Mulberry

My hubby and I don’t argue; well not usually, in fact the only times I can think of when we have had a little exchange of words is when I come home […]
Choccywoccydodah

I’m in Brighton this morning and have got an hour or so before my next appointment so I wander up from the seafront and find myself in The Lanes which are Brighton’s […]
The Grand Hotel Brighton

The Grand in Brighton is an iconic seafront hotel steeped in history dating back to 1864. I am staying here tonight in one of the remodelled sea facing rooms and it is […]
The Death of Dieting

I have dieted my whole life. Not constantly of course, but there is always an event on the horizon to lose a few pounds for. Upcoming family occasions, weddings, Christmas, birthdays and […]
Coffee

So here I am this morning, sitting down to do some writing and what do I have in front of me? Right! My trusty coffee! Of course coffee has moved on a […]