Empty nests (and other things I'm asked about)
What is it like having an empty nest? That's the question I've been asked since September 15.
Read MoreO Tannenbaum
I love this bit of the festive season. Social stuff in full flow. Insta feeds full of green branches.
Read MoreThe lodger
Our lodger is moving out.
Read MoreRoad tripping
By the time you're reading this, I'll be on the road.
Read MoreNativity activities
One of the few things I miss about school (and there’s not much) is the concerts.
Read MoreA running commentary
Two days after Sunday’s half marathon, my longest ever running event, I’m taking the stairs gingerly, wincing.
Read MoreBuckle up, Autumn's coming
Two pop facts about me: one, I’m Gemini; and two, I don’t drive.
Read MoreTop of the world
As with so many other people, our summer this year is consisting of UKations rather than overseas travel. Easy to organise and lots of fun, so far.
Read MoreYou need to self-isolate...
I thought we were done with all this.
Read MoreGreat expectations
One of the upsides of lockdown has been not having anyone over. I mean this in an apologetic way
Read MoreSofa travel
I had an odd message to do with my old blog, so I popped across to check; sure enough, I was locked out.
Read MoreHere's one I made earlier (aka Sweet 16)
Parents are supposed to be proud of their offspring; it comes with the territory.
Read MoreStocking fillers
Writing a blog to mark Christmas is usually one of my annual treats, but this year presented several problems
Read MoreTree spirits
The tree is up, but this year we only foraged as far as the loft to get one.
Read MoreNational Poetry Day 2020: Mizpah
Thank goodness for National Poetry Day, scooting in to rescue this poor empty blog from my recent writer’s block.
Read MoreSpirit in the sky
I went to two funerals this week. One for a favourite uncle, held in his sunny back garden in south London – a joyous and beautiful day.
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