Musings :: Moments :: Memories
The air is so cold that it takes the breath away. Across the field, the fog is finally clearing but the frost from the morning has clung on all day. As the sun sinks down behind the trees and the houses, there is a sparkle across the grass and surrounding shrubs that is captivating. Harper… Continue reading Frozen Saturday
My intention to connect more with friends this year has started very well indeed. Today I was treated to lunch with a relatively new good friend - one of the mums from Austin’s class. We always have such great chats and have so much in the way of shared experiences, especially with our six/seven year… Continue reading Connecting with Friends
The kind teaching assistant who supports me with my Year 10 class; Horlicks which I have just rediscovered - a malty hug in a mug; My husband for everything but especially today, for making the earlier train home because his daughter needed him; Living so close to work / school. Harper for being the cutest… Continue reading Five Things I am Grateful for Today
I just saw this and thought it was great. There is no single answer to making ourselves feel better but this infographic is a good place to start of you need to change things up.
I have mentioned previously how I occasionally enjoy the process of writing a ta-dah! list as opposed to a to-do list. Instead of focusing on what I still need to do, it helps me to identify what I have actually managed to achieve. Here is some of my ta-dah! list for the weekend: Planned the… Continue reading Weekend Ta-Dah
I already know I am going to cheat. The quilts I made for my kiddos (see, two things in one bullet point. Sue me.) My project life albums (erm, a few things in one bullet point). My 1976 copy of Pride and Prejudice that Rich bought me for my 40th birthday. My Raymond Weil watch… Continue reading 5 Things I Would Save in a Fire
Rome - I have been to Italy many times but never to the capital. Studying Latin up to A Level has left me with a lifelong fascination with Ancient Rome and I would love to see the sites I read about all those years ago. Hawaii - The breathtaking landscapes have been shown through many… Continue reading Five Places I Want to Visit Some Day
Watching: Shadow and Bones, The Last Man on Earth, Happy Valley. Reading: Physical books: Shadow and Bones by Leigh Bardugo, The Lost-Tide Warriors by Catherine Doyle. On Kindle: The Cottage in the Highlands by Julia Shackman and The Shack by William Paul Young (as recommended by a dear friend). On Audible: The Artist's Way by… Continue reading Currently
After our Big Family Holiday last year, we knew that our travel plans for 2023 would be more modest. However, just a few days into the year and we already have some exciting exploring in store. To celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary in May, we originally had plans for a European city break for just… Continue reading Exploring in 2023
Harper and I are going for a walk just us two before the kiddos get home. The evenings are getting ever so slightly lighter. We are eating chicken nuggets and sweet potato fries in front of the telly watching Mr Bean. Austin had to walk out at one point because it was too cringe! Evelina… Continue reading Around Here
Notes From My Day 