I’ve never been celebrated for my ability to prioritise. I am known for my conversational tangents. And I frequently get lost in a writing project, only to realise, by school…

A surprising number of my friends were married in their early or mid twenties. Until now, I’ve felt a little remedial in comparison. Most of them are coming up to…

We are in a state of chaos, but I have no right to complain. It might have been my husband’s idea for a conservatory, but it will be me who…

People told me I’d enjoy blogging. I really should have started a long time ago, but there were several things putting me off. One was the idea anything I wrote…

It’s exactly the middle of January, and I’m trying to be glad I set myself weekly goals fifteen days ago. I always meant to be reasonable with myself. I never…

I love the excuse New Year gives me to make over-ambitious plans. One of these is to work out how to write a decent short story. You’d think it shouldn’t…

I need to create something. I feel this urge more these days. It’s quite nice, as long as I have a project on hand. Wonderful when I’m fresh and that…

When I’m getting carried away, I describe IKEA as a design museum where the exhibits are on sale. Several friends, with whom I otherwise have a lot in common, hate…