Things I Don’t Know
In case anyone has been living under a rock lately, it’s ‘back to school’ week here in the UK. School ended abruptly six months ago for all children (bar those...
View ArticleWhat Else is There to do in Lockdown? {A Guide to the Best Things on TV}
It’s been so long since I’ve written anything on here but then you probably don’t need me to tell you that. Truth be told, I’ve been suffering a bit from...
View ArticleReading My Way Through 2020
2020 has been the year of seeking escapism wherever we can. Books have been a saviour for me this year and whilst I haven’t read as many as I intended...
View ArticleOn Finding Our Roar
If you’re a parent of teenagers, you will likely know how much they enjoy making you the butt of the jokes. Well, I assume it’s not just me… Something else...
View ArticleFamily Life in Lockdown | Different Strokes for Different Folks
I’m writing this on the eve of the first stage of lockdown (is it no. 3? I’ve lost count) lifting here in the UK. Before we get too excited, it...
View ArticleA Match Made in (Dog) Heaven
My eldest daughter is a committed animal lover. If you’ve been around since the early days of my blog, you might remember the hamster breeding phase…that was definitely one for...
View ArticleIs There Anybody Out There?
Hello… Having not written on here for over a year, this is me tiptoeing in with my tail between my legs, wondering if I can remember how to create...
View Article8 Reasons NOT to Get a Miniature Dachsund
Disclaimer: This post is written with tongue (loosely) in cheek You may recall that during lockdown, our beloved rescue dog, Pippa, passed away. This triggered a period of mourning and,...
View ArticleWhen Burnout Nips at Your Heels
I realise that I am crawling in at the end of February with something akin to a new year post. My excuse? It seems to be taking this long for...
View ArticleThe End or The Beginning?
The lack of recent life updates on here doesn’t mean that nothing has happened, more that my penchant for oversharing (a vital ingredient for any decent blogger), appears to have...
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