The best of times, the worst of times
So here we are, mid July. It’s one of my favourite months – my birthday is on 9th, the same day as Tom Hanks. And the same year; which means […]
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Father’s Day treats
It seems that we just can’t get away from anniversaries. Every day is a reminder of a particular person or event – some which are important and others which are […]
Bluebells and wedding bells
It’s bluebell time! I don’t know anybody who doesn’t love them. I think a few years ago they were voted ‘Britain’s favourite flower’ – and although I usually take these […]
House-swap!
Photo from Visitlondon.com A few months ago I was chatting to my eldest daughter on the phone and the subject turned to her friend’s wedding in April. Lizzie and Sarah […]
Mother’s Day…Mothers’ Day?
I can hardly believe it but it’s twenty years since my mother died. Alex was just three years old, while Lizzie and Katie were eleven and nine. I’m not sure […]
at home in the hills 