As I sit down to write this blog post – I am aware that we have just ushered in a new month – the month of June. For some reason – for me – this month has seemed a long time in arriving. I have so loved the Spring months – which – I have…

How I have enjoyed getting out into the garden – it makes my heart sing – and brings joy to my soul. I would never say that I am a ‘true gardener’ – my knowledge of plants is limited – and my methods of gardening would probably horrify many a true gardener – but I…

One day this week – I felt ‘under the weather’ for some reason. I love these expressions that we use in our language – and am always curious to find out where they originated from. Apparently – the phrase – ‘under the weather’ – was used when the weather became bad at sea – and…

We have just witnessed a very historic event – that of the coronation of King Charles III – and I loved watching all the pomp – the colourful parades – and all that proceeded the arrival at the Abbey. During the crowning ceremony – I found it so fascinating – to follow all the rituals…

We have just witnessed a very historic event – that of the coronation of King Charles III – and I loved watching all the pomp – the colourful parades – and all that proceeded the arrival at the Abbey. During the crowning ceremony – I found it so fascinating – to follow all the rituals…

Never has it been so easy – to ask questions. Many times during conversations around the family dinner table – a question will crop up – relating to whatever topic it is that is being discussed – and so – the internet is consulted – possibly then followed by further discussion – depending on the…

Although I don’t spend a great amount of time on social media – I have recently begun to follow a select few – especially on Instagram – one of them being Charlie Mackesy – who posts wonderful drawings – of his four unique characters – the boy – the horse – the mole and the…

As most of you will know – I love finding quotes that fit the thoughts I am trying to convey – in my blog post. This one really stood out for me – resonated with me – spoke to the depths within me – “A walk in nature walks the soul back home”. I completely…

Some dear friends of mine are in the process of relocating – moving not just to a new house – but to another country. As you can imagine this involves many very important decisions – and encompasses many hopes and dreams. If you have ever moved house – you will know the frustration that can…

As I write this blog – I am aware that we are at that time in the year that is so important in the Christian calendar. Whenever I reflect on Good Friday – when the death of Christ is remembered – it’s always with the advantage of knowing the end of the story – namely…