Just a very quick post today – family are on their way over, the sun is (sort of) shining and it’s going to be a nice day. But there’s loads to do before they arrive so I can’t stay long… Chris The Story Reading Ape has featured one of my posts today – it’s allContinue reading “Sunday Catch Up”
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Beauty Spots
This idyllic scene was photographed just a few minutes walk from my house. It’s lovely, isn’t it? Would you believe me if I told you it’s also minutes from a busy A-Road, a train station and a supermarket? That it’s in between a large retail and business park? Perhaps you’d be more likely to believeContinue reading “Beauty Spots”
We Came, We Blogged, We Bashed
Today was the first Annual Blogger’s Bash Awards, held in London and attended by around twenty bloggers, including myself. We were a mostly UK based bunch except for Ali who flew in from Ireland to attend and Conny from Germany, a welcome surprise addition to our group. I arrived just before eleven at the BritishContinue reading “We Came, We Blogged, We Bashed”
Rainy Day Updates
It’s a cold and wet Friday here in the UK, so the gorgeous girl and I are having an ‘at home’ day. We’re getting a few chores done and there’s fun planned too – movies, snacks and some cooking adventures – it’s just lovely to spend time with her while she still wants to hangContinue reading “Rainy Day Updates”
The Gratitude Challenge
I was tagged in a post by the lovely Dee the other day, challenging me to write about something for which I’m grateful. I’m actually finding this quite difficult. I’m grateful for most things in my life, to be honest. Therefore, choosing one thing to focus on is tough 🙂 And I suppose I shouldContinue reading “The Gratitude Challenge”
A Gift
It’s no secret that I like to write. These days, it’s my main creative outlet and likely to remain so, as I explore my ‘voice’ on paper. I do, however, have other creative interests. Both my grandmother and grandfather were talented amateur artists, and I can remember sitting in the Sunday School room with myContinue reading “A Gift”
The Big What If
I was speaking with a friend the other day. One of my oldest friends of all, the one who’s known me since grade school, who shared in my teenage indiscretions and was maid of honour at my wedding. We live far apart and have for some time, but whenever we get together it’s as thoughContinue reading “The Big What If”
Grateful
I had surgery last week. I won’t discuss the details here – I’ll only say that it was necessary, that it is done and I am now on the slow road to recovery. So that’s why I’ve been quiet on the blog front, so to speak. Why I’ve not been able to respond and commentContinue reading “Grateful”
Reading Out Loud
On Tuesday night I participated in my very first author event. I know – exciting, right? It was very exciting – I was invited by a local library to do a reading with their teen reading group, as well as sell signed copies of my book afterwards, so it was a wonderful opportunity. And IContinue reading “Reading Out Loud”
Ghosts of My Grandfather
My grandfather died in his church. For many years he was vicar there, the ancient village surrounding it dating back to the Domesday Book (and possibly beyond). It was the kind of place that had a castle once, but ‘Simon De Montfort and his crew tore it down.’ Where the old manor house had fallenContinue reading “Ghosts of My Grandfather”
Helen Glynn Jones 