Do you like waiting? I was at the opticians the other day and early for my appointment. The only other people waiting were elderly and, I assumed, … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Being Idle – writing stories
Thoughts
Holding up the Ceiling – Part Two
It's been a busy week - as usual - and I find myself lacking a blog post. In the spirit of recycling, I am posting an edited version of the speech I … [Read more...] about Holding up the Ceiling – Part Two
Life with Dogs – is it worth it?
Can you afford the expense? I read at the weekend that pet owners spend an incredible £4 billion every year replacing or repairing the destruction … [Read more...] about Life with Dogs – is it worth it?
On Marriage – Holding up the Ceiling
Some years ago now my step-son and his wife asked me to read a poem at their wedding. I trawled through countless books and really liked A Marriage by … [Read more...] about On Marriage – Holding up the Ceiling
Box Sets and Little House on the Prairie
My mum recently tagged my sisters and me in a post about Little House on the Prairie author Laura Ingalls Wilder. It brought back happy memories of … [Read more...] about Box Sets and Little House on the Prairie
Writing and The Art of Being Yourself
When I first began writing I wrote straight from the heart. I wrote about my family, the things I loved, the things I noticed and the things that … [Read more...] about Writing and The Art of Being Yourself