There’s one thing I have learnt over the years – and that is – that “life is full of challenges”. There are many challenges that I have faced from time to time – some small – some greater – some that have been easy to overcome – and others that have taken much more effort….

Yesterday I was reminded of a phrase we often use – when things don’t always ‘go to plan’ – “The best laid plans of mice and men – – ” – and on looking it up realised that it came from a poem – ‘To A Mouse – written by Robert Burns – there’s always…

How glad I am that I listened to that ‘inner prompt’ this morning – that ‘nudge’ – one that I have felt often in the past days – and yet – until today – have ignored. It was a prompt to get out in the early morning – to walk in the quiet and stillness…

We have just celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary – and I have to say that – until it was pointed out to me – I hadn’t realised that it was- in fact – our Emerald Wedding Anniversary. We had a lovely celebration – being treated to an afternoon tea – always so enjoyable – even…