Happy Sunday, and Happy Easter to those who celebrate. It’s also the first Sunday of April, and while I’m not sure about April showers, we’ve definitely had April storms. Storm Dave made an appearance yesterday. What kind of name is Dave for a storm?? The wind was wild, but thankfully the worst of it here... Continue Reading →
Celebrating a Memorable 58th Birthday
It was my 58th birthday yesterday, which feels like a very normal age to land on a Tuesday - the most random of days. It doesn’t shout “celebration!” but I wasn’t about to let a weekday get in the way of enjoying myself. Last week I met a friend for a cuppa, and she surprised... Continue Reading →
Top Moments of 2025: Weddings, Travels, and Adventures
It’s that time of year when I look back over the last 12 months. 2025 was the year of the wedding, that was the big event and it was everything that I could have wished it could be. For those who don’t follow the blog, my beautiful daughter got married to her long-term partner, and... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
It’s the last Sunday of 2025, I almost typed 2024 then! It’s time for another Sunday Thoughts blog post, and I’m lucky to have dragged myself away from Ancestry - more on that later. I hope Christmas was everything that you wanted it to be. I know it’s not an easy time for some people.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Thoughts
Happy Sunday, it’s hard to believe that it’s the last Sunday before Christmas, there was such a huge buildup to it, and now it’s finally here. It’s also Winter Solstice today, and it’s a reminder that the days get longer from now on, and we are gradually moving away from the darkness. I don’t know... Continue Reading →
Reflections on a Week of Healing and Exploration
I didn’t get to post a Sunday Thoughts blog post yesterday, I had one half-typed, but the motivation left me. So, I’m back with a Monday one today, and hopefully I’ll actually finish this one. It’s been a great week (apart from the weather at times), but sure we are well used to the weather.... Continue Reading →