It’s been quite a while since I last wrote a Sunday Thoughts post. Not because I’ve had nothing to say, quite the opposite. My head has been full of things I could write about, but for some reason I just haven’t felt like putting them down on the page. So instead, I’ve said nothing at... Continue Reading →
From Curiosity to Community: 17 Years of Magnumlady
Seventeen years. If Magnumlady were a person, she’d be learning to drive, and insisting she’s no longer a child. And honestly? The blog feels a bit like that - older, wiser, but still full of curiosity and mischief. When I started Magnumlady back in 2009, I had no idea where it would take me. What... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
I don’t know about you, but it feels like January has lasted for at least 300 days! We are finally at the last Sunday in the month, and I did notice a grand stretch in the evening last night. I can’t complain, because when I think back to this time last year, we were sitting... Continue Reading →
From Concerts to Art: My 2026 Vision
I never make any new year’s resolutions, I’d never keep them anyway, but I do have a few things planned for 2026, so here’s a round-up of those, and I’m also adding some things that I’d like to do - they might not happen, but it’s nice to plan. 2026 is looking good in the... Continue Reading →
Discover The Novel Bean: Mayo’s Magical New Café and Book Shop
I’m always delighted to see a new shop opening - especially one with a bit of magic - and The Novel Bean is exactly that. Some news sites have called it Mayo’s newest café, but it’s so much more. I popped in today to see for myself, and it’s safe to say this place is... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Oh, I am very glad that it’s Sunday, and also very happy that it’s the end of this month. November is meant to be a quiet month, filled with calm days, and cosy evenings. A month to prepare for the madness of December, well in my mind anyway. For me it’s been very busy and... Continue Reading →