The challenge of being able to pay our energy bills is very real for many of us – and so we face a challenge – what changes can we make – in order to help us to cope with the soaring costs. Today I made a small change – which – in turn should –…

Last week we had a couple of days away – staying in a beautiful house – that was filled with displays of generosity. From the moment we arrived – it was immediately evident – that the hosts had gone ‘over and above’ what was required of them – to make our stay as enjoyable as…

I have been having problems with my laptop over recent weeks – but today – when I opened it up to begin my blog post – it simply wouldn’t even switch on. I tried and tried – to no effect – and was beginning to think that I had no alternative – but to work…

A few weeks ago – I set myself a task – a mission – and that was to plant quite a large number of spring bulbs in our garden – well – for me it was a large amount! This week I had the great satisfaction of seeing that mission accomplished. I do so love…

Feeling a little ‘under the weather’ – and seeking inspiration for my blog post this week – I decided that the best thing that I could do – was to go for a walk. As I set off – out of the village and into the countryside – I was conscious of some words rising…

This past week has brought to us so many images of people coming together – to remember – and to pay their respects to our late Queen. People have travelled – from far and near – crowds have gathered – for many hours – in order to walk past the Queen’s coffin – as her…

As I prepared to post my blog today – I realised that uppermost in so many hearts and minds – would be our queen – who died yesterday. I felt that I couldn’t let such a momentous time in our history go by – without some recognition. First and foremost – my prayers are for…

My intent- as the day began – was to draft my blog post for this week – but – guess what – I got distracted! On opening up my computer – I was faced with a previous page I had been working on – but this was no blog page – instead it was ‘work…

This past week we had a day at the coast – a part of the coast that holds many memories for us all – from childhood – through teen years and into adulthood – and a trip that we have undertaken for the past three years. It was a great day – and we were…

During these periods of very hot weather I have learnt that a daily re-adjustment is necessary. The day begins- and ends – with a refreshing coolness -and I need to take advantage of those times – use them to the best of my advantage – doing the things that may prove too difficult as the…