Driven to abstraction
Oh for Fairy’s sake, it’s been ages, where have I been? Last time I looked I was waiting for the school bus to take me to my new course.
Read MoreAnd now for something completely different
Whose bright idea was it to take up an MA two days before my 55th birthday, right at the start of summer with a full house? That’ll be me.
Read MoreAll these things that I've done
I recently attended an event that began with an ice-breaker where we were asked to talk about quirky roles we’d had.
Read MoreEmpty nests (and other things I'm asked about)
What is it like having an empty nest? That's the question I've been asked since September 15.
Read MoreI'd like to thank my phone...
To the midnight makers, the crafters and bakers…
Read MoreO Tannenbaum
I love this bit of the festive season. Social stuff in full flow. Insta feeds full of green branches.
Read MoreThanksgiving shopping roundup
This week it’s Thanksgiving in the USA, after which it’s a scramble to hit the shops and deck the halls. It’s also Black Friday. How about NO to BF, and YES to stepping inside my virtual department store of small but brilliant businesses.
Read MoreThe lodger
Our lodger is moving out.
Read MoreWhat's your writing personality?
I believe we can tell a lot about a person, and about ourselves, from the way we write.
Read MoreRoad tripping
By the time you're reading this, I'll be on the road.
Read MoreThank you notes
This week I attended my first in-person networking event for quite some time, and it reminded me of the importance of testimonials
Read MoreNativity activities
One of the few things I miss about school (and there’s not much) is the concerts.
Read MoreShopping roundup 2021
Here come the reindeer again, and I don’t know about you but I’m very grateful to have lots of ideas, this year
Read MoreA running commentary
Two days after Sunday’s half marathon, my longest ever running event, I’m taking the stairs gingerly, wincing.
Read MoreBuckle up, Autumn's coming
Two pop facts about me: one, I’m Gemini; and two, I don’t drive.
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