June 1940, Waterloo Station On one of the hottest days of the year, newly qualified teacher Phyllie Saunders is evacuated with her school to … [Read more...] about Milly Adams -Above us the Sky
The Best Time to Start Anything…is Now!
How many times have you put off doing something? I know, it will be better to begin tomorrow, next week, next month... and before you know it another … [Read more...] about The Best Time to Start Anything…is Now!
Detours
I've taken a little detour in my life these last few months, more the past year really. Not that I knew it at the time. I was looking at all … [Read more...] about Detours
The Positive Effects of No Electricity ( For a Few Hours Anyway)
Yesterday our electricity was cut off for a few hours. We'd had plenty of warning from the electricity company and it would only be for around four … [Read more...] about The Positive Effects of No Electricity ( For a Few Hours Anyway)
Dorset’s Digital Stories
Over the past few months I've facilitated workshops for the Dorset Writers Network latest project, Dorset's Digital Stories. Workshops have taken … [Read more...] about Dorset’s Digital Stories
Words that Wound, Words that Heal
If nobody laughed and nobody sang And nobody cared about you, If nobody spoke a word of cheer To help you your long day through. If all the joy … [Read more...] about Words that Wound, Words that Heal