There have been a lot of changes lately. I have felt a number of emotions and, while writing was usually cathartic for me to do, I didn’t feel this blog was the place to do it. Not for what I wanted to say or wanted to do or wanted to talk about. Or how… Read More
Three years ago my brother was told that the leukaemia he had been fighting for the previous ten months had returned. Two months later, he died. He was 34. He was my baby brother. He was seven years younger than me. I remember clearly the day he was born, how I excitedly visited him… Read More
It is once again time for the annual spring clean. All those jobs that aren’t part of the daily or weekly chores are relegated to their once-a-year thrashing. In theory, at least. Whilst not an annual event for anyone, we’ve already established that vacuuming is a several-times-a-day activity in our home. If you haven’t… Read More
There are several aspects to having a large family that remain consistent. Food doesn’t tend to last long, there is always an argument over who is sitting in who’s seat and nobody ever knows who did something they shouldn’t have as it wasn’t them, whoever they are or whatever has happened. The laundry… Read More
The return of spring means it is time to once again get out and about in the garden and start making the most of your outdoor spaces. There are lawns to be mown, seeds and shrubs to be planted and, of course, equipment and accessories to be bought that will help you in your… Read More
There is always a reason that we can come up with for not getting ourselves fitter or healthier. Not enough time. Not enough money. It’s the wrong weather. I’ve got to do something first. I would if *insert excuse here* The bottom line is that you need to put your health first. What… Read More