Musings :: Moments :: Memories
The summer was a strange one. It was slow and relaxing but with bouts of chaos punctuating it throughout. We had a wonderful holiday in Minorca, which was a blur of sunshine, sightseeing, swimming, and reading interrupted by 'Mum, watch this!' every few minutes - which, to be clear, I did not mind in the… Continue reading Hello September
April was a busy month with travel, reading but absolutely no writing at all. This is a quick rundown of what happened around here in April: Health: I tackled an issue which I had been trying to ignore by seeing a private GP and then a specialist. I saw my physio for the last time… Continue reading April Things
March has been a busy month. I started the month with a little March Bingo challenge—where I aimed to tick off a variety of experiences and small adventures. I came so close to a full house, but one square remains unchecked: a visit to the Lord Leycester Hospital. Not for lack of enthusiasm, mind you,… Continue reading March Reflections
The River Blavet in Morbihan, Brittany, France. Our family spent many holidays in this part of the world. We would often come for walks by the Blavet and enjoy crèpes in the picturesque village of Saint-Nicholas-des-Eaux. In 2018, my family enjoyed a boat ride on the river with my parents and brother during a holiday… Continue reading A Favourite Place
Big Sur, California, USA Rich and I drove down the Pacific Highway from San Fransisco to Los Angeles in 2007. This was the view from the yurt we stayed in at the Treebones Resort which overlooked the Pacific, complete with nighttime sea lion serenades!
This dramatic landscape is a gritstone escarpment in the Peak District made more famous by the 2005 Pride and Prejudice film. It is so beautiful, it takes my breath away.
This is a place I think of when I am falling asleep. A place I revisit when I want to feel calm. It is natural beauty mixed with memories and family. Woodneck Beach, Falmouth, MA, USA
We live in such a brilliant part of the country for seeing historical houses and beautiful countryside. However, when things are on your doorstep, it sometimes takes an extra kick to get you out to see them. There are five local sights I want to visit this year: The Lord Leycester, Warwick - we drive… Continue reading Five Local Places to Visit
Notes From My Day 