Just in case the clue was in fact not in the title, this is just a short post to say how incredibly excited and indeed honoured I am to have been nominated for not just one, but two MAD blogger … Continue reading
This post is a contribution to Josies writing workshop, although it is not strictly speaking a piece of creative writing, it was still very much inspired by prompt 3 which was itself inspired by Christine at Thinly Spreads beautiful post: … Continue reading
I have been treading the same path for a very long time. There have been some twists and turns, but always the same path going in the same general direction. Suddenly though (for although I have been expecting it, it … Continue reading
I have been tagged by the marvellous Modern Dilemma. If you haven’t checked out her blog yet, then you should, because she’s really good and I like her. She eats biscuits called de-stroppers (well, they’re almost called that) and that’s … Continue reading
Since I first began my blog I have had a vague intention to write a post on baby wearing and attachment parenting. But my views on the subject are so conflicting that although half formed ideas have been floating around … Continue reading
Driving I’ll admit, does not always bring out the very best in me. Mr S used to joke that Britain had always been considered a relatively safe place until I passed my driving test. My what a card he was. … Continue reading
It’s that time of the month again. That time when all my bottled up frustration and suppressed annoyance coagulates and multiplies in my stomach until I can hold it in no more, and it finally, gloriously, spews forth like ectoplasm. … Continue reading
My mother gave birth to me when she was just nineteen. She had attended a convent school where she was taught by nuns. Her parents had controlled her life brutally and absolutely, and she had not been allowed to enjoy … Continue reading
Who was it that said if they could choose to do anything before they died, it would be to fall in love again? I thought it was Germaine Greer, in fact I hoped it was, but I think now that … Continue reading
I am about to commit what I hear from certain sections of the blogging community is a cardinal sin. In the interests of making things crystal clear for those of you that might prefer to run screaming, and just in … Continue reading
