Project 365 2021 Week 41-42 Day 282-295 The fortnight ended with us losing our brother in law, and left us all feeling rather reflective. Sunday 10th October – Day 282 We had a date with James Bond to see Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007. The first time we’ve been to the cinema since before…Continue reading Project 365 2021 Week 41-42
Project 365 2021 Week 40
Project 365 2021 Week 40 Day 275 – 281 The week I said goodbye to one of my jobs and looked forward to new adventures. Sunday 3rd October – Day 275 The menfolk went off to a model railway exhibition for the day and my oldest friend drove up to spend the day with me.…Continue reading Project 365 2021 Week 40
Planning for the inevitable shouldn’t be a taboo subject
I’ve always felt that it’s important to be open about death, after all, it’s not something that any of us can avoid. Planning for the inevitable shouldn’t be a taboo subject, and when my parents emigrated to Spain over fifteen years ago we talked quite openly about what would happen when it’s time to say…Continue reading Planning for the inevitable shouldn’t be a taboo subject
Project 365 2021 Week 39
Project 365 2021 Week 39 Day 268-274 As Autumn truly arrives with the dawn of October, lots of rain, grey and colder days. Sunday 26th September – Day 268 A quiet day at home and it looks as if Pippi has found a new place for a catnap! Inside our dining table. Monday 27th September…Continue reading Project 365 2021 Week 39
The fears of an only child mother – written in 2020
I wrote this post last year in the middle of the pandemic but didn’t hit the publish button. I should have, I’m sure I wasn’t alone in feeling like this then. The fears of an only child mother and although thankfully the world is looking a lot brighter, life still isn’t normal for so many,…Continue reading The fears of an only child mother – written in 2020
Windmills to discover with kids
When I was a little girl I loved watching Camberwick Green and one of my favourite characters was Windy Miller and his windmill. They are structures that have fascinated me ever since and if I ever see a sign for one then I’ll happily detour to see if I can get up close for a…Continue reading Windmills to discover with kids