Two Wise Men & A Prison Officer

Long overdue. I couldn't see what was right in front of me. In my (sometimes futile) attempt to become a better human being, and ultimately a better Grandmother,  I have been exploring. I have  tiptoed around 'The Law of Attraction' and discovered the power of the subconscious mind. I have read testimonies of people whose...

The Maternal Bond

My finger has been hovering over the publish button for the last hour.  Like anything in life, there are highs and lows and I feel as if I should keep everything upbeat, even when its not the truth.  At the very outset, I declared that I would be real. This is my reality and all...

People…not a big fan

I am exhausted, exasperated and worn out by People. I sometimes feel like I am an alien that has been left behind by my Mothership. I have had a tough couple of weeks, both professionally and personally.  My actions in my place of work have come into question which has resulted in me over-analysing my...

Silk purse, sow’s ear

My relationship with this current blog post can only be described as somewhat strained.   I wasn't getting anything out of it, and it didn't understand what I needed.  I had even threatened to leave it  on more than one occasion but it fell on deaf ears. There I was, declaring my intention to 'just...

What a difference a blog makes

  The period between Christmas and New Year is notorious for being a bit of a nothing time unless you are shopping in the sales.   Perfect opportunity then for me to get writing. This is 3 blogs in one; a brief look back, a look ahead to the new year and a bit about my...

My Three Iconic Spirits & Aunty Doris

This was not the blog I had planned for today, but  I was rummaging around for something to read - looking for some inspiration and I found it. A couple of pages in and  I had an idea. Imagine being visited by your own 3 spirits? What would that be like?  If you could go...

The ugly box

In my About page, I talked about taking a good hard look at myself.  Well, here goes... Our family photos are stored in a somewhat ugly cardboard box in the loft.  Every once in a while it gets dusted off and I immerse myself in years of memories. Even though I treasure each and every snap,...

I’m a writer that just doesn’t write

I have always wanted to write.  My childhood was a combination of Enid Blyton, Judy Blume, the wonderful Alice in Wonderland and every Ladybird book I could get my hands on.   At the age of 13 I was given a dilapidated typewriter and over the next three years I wore out the ribbon with possibilities....

Introducing my first ever blog

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