Going back into a theatre has been a bit like waiting for the #65 bus; you wait for ages and two events come along together. The weekend after I'd been to see To Kill a Mockingbird, I was back in a theatre in Wimbledon to see the Glenn Miller Orchestra. The Boy is a big … Continue reading The Glenn Miller Orchestra in Concert
If you didn't know it was there, you could walk by and not give it any attention. It's just a small plaque, nothing fancy. The plaque was unveiled in late March of this year, on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attack on Westminster Bridge. The plaque reads, "In memory of those who lost their … Continue reading London’s Newest Memorial
It was the first week of the Easter holidays. A week of changeable weather, daily outings and holiday homework. The Boy went for his dental check-upThe Boy and I browsed the military book sections of Hatchards and Waterstones PiccadillyThe Boy and I visited the Covid Memorial on London's South BankThere was a week day walk … Continue reading Me on Monday | 11 April
On the banks of the Thames, outside St. Thomas' Hospital and across from the Houses of Parliament is the simple but incredibly moving tribute to all those who have lost their lives to Covid.
"You bring value when you show up for others,and also, when you breathe deep and simply live."— Morgan Harper Nichols
I was introduced to scrapbooking by a friend during our stay in Australia in late 2005. Once back in London in early 2006, I was eager to embrace my new discovery. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I really wasn't very good back then. I didn't know there was an online scrapbooking … Continue reading How I Told The Story | Then and Now
In early 2020, a friend invited me to join her in seeing the new stage adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird. We booked tickets for June 2020. Then came the global pandemic. We were then offered seats for June 2021. And then finally, for March 2022. Which is why my friend and I found ourselves … Continue reading London’s West End Theatre | To Kill a Mockingbird
It was a week of yet more admin and meetings over MS Teams. It was a week with snow flurries and cold temperatures. I had my hair cutThe free design consultation took place and looks promising (more on that soonish)I worked on some family history, trying to find a reason and/or a connection as to … Continue reading Me on Monday | 4 April
I’ve noted all my numbers this month, more out of habit than anything else. I seem to have run out of enthusiasm for making a Project Life style scrapbook page, so I’m simply going to record them here. Let’s see how March looked … 46 walks with Tilly16 online Step classes31 sessions on online Pilates3 pieces of … Continue reading Month in Numbers | March 2022
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