Somewhere to start
Re-wiring is going well. Apparently we have 1.8km of new cable in our house. Having agreed with the electricians I’d stay out today, I worked in the library. My husband’s…
Focus
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…
State of Chaos part 2
It’s been a week since I posted, but I have some good excuses, if it being the last week before half term wasn’t enough. There have been meetings, electricians, calls…
In which I try to be calm and professional
My first feature article has been published in the March issue of Writing Magazine. They’ve transformed the eight-page word document I sent them, into a glossy two page spread with pictures, links…
A type A personality has a wedding anniversary
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…
State of chaos
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…
About blogging
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…
Notes from a talent showcase
I went to watch a singer-songwriter friend perform at a talent showcase yesterday. It was fascinating and inspiring, particularly as someone who would like to be ‘discovered’ in their own…
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