We were enjoying morning coffee on the veranda when the phone rang, tautening the string in me that already knew who it would be. ‘Oh Clare’ Mum began gently, ‘I’m afraid it’s not great news.’ Over the last few weeks … Read More
As I walked barefoot across the lawn this morning, delighting in the nodding penstemons and bee-deep lavender, my pleasure was interrupted by an abrupt encounter with a small turd. Fear not, I didn’t step in it. But oh, what a … Read More
For anyone climbing anxiously aboard the blogging-bus for the first time – wondering how to make sense of the bewildering array of route maps, unintelligible fare systems and suspiciously-stained seats on offer – please know that you’re not alone. And … Read More
We Are the World BlogFest (#WATWB) celebrates special people and small stories of inspiration and hope in the world. Let’s face it, we need some inspiration and hope during this time of pandemic and social distancing. I admit this month … Read More
“I have a dream” are the most memorable words associated with Martin Luther King Jr., the man celebrated for having had the courage to act on his dreams, no matter how unfathomable at the time. Back then, in the 1960s, … Read More
Hello, my witchy friends, how are you? I am very happy to say good riddance, Mercury Retrograde! Now, I’m not well educated on planetary alignments, astronomy and astrology, but I dip in and out here and there. I hadn’t heard … Read More
While I sat there in the shelter and waited for my phone to charge, I observed my surroundings. There were an awful lot of people there seeking out help. It was amazing, to me, how many families showed up looking … Read More
After taking an expensive taxi to the Atlanta Bus Station, I walked inside to the Kiosk to print out my ticket. The machine wasn’t working properly, so I went to the desk. The sweet customer service printed off my ticket … Read More
There is a certain energy in the air this month, can you feel it? Something whispers to you from far away, and it is creeping closer… Something dark and mysterious, and yet oddly familiar…closer it comes, and closer still… The … Read More
Last month, my family and I enjoyed a holiday in North Norfolk. We stayed in the beautiful, picturesque town of Wells-Next-The-Sea, and enjoyed walks along the seafront, days on the beach, and explored all sorts of hidden places and local … Read More
