Exes and O's by Amy Lea | Kindle | Could I begin by saying that the use of the apostrophe in the title is incorrect! That's me using my shouty voice. Os is plural and has no need of an apostrophe. Also, this is a rubbish title. Our heroine Tara is 30, recently broken up … Continue reading For the Love of Books | Currently Reading February 2023
Month: February 2023
Me on Monday | 27 February
It was a week full of snuffles, coughs and blocked ears. The Brainy One lectured at the University of Cambridge for two days I had coffee with another autism mum The jewellers notified me that my engagement ring is apparently unrepairable I took The Boy to the doctor The Boy went to Work Experience I … Continue reading Me on Monday | 27 February
The 100 Day Project 2023 | Making a Start
Every project starts with a first step and with the 100 Day Project, there is no need to reinvent the wheel. For this year's first step, I chose to create a revamped page for our 2009 album. I used a simple design from Shimelle's 4x6 Photo Love class. And if you're curious, here's what the … Continue reading The 100 Day Project 2023 | Making a Start
Things He Says | The How He Feels Edition
Speech & Language Therapist | "How do you feel about having autism?" The Boy | "I don't feel that bad about it, because it's part of me and who I am."
Wednesday Wisdom | 22 February
Highclere Castle "The business of life is the acquisition of memories." Mr. Carson, Butler, Downton Abbey
The 100 Day Project | 2023
The 10th annual 100 Day Project begins tomorrow, Wednesday, 22nd February, and as in previous years, I’m planning on using the 100 days of creativity to clear up a bunch of unfinished projects and fill in my New York traveler's notebook. This is the 6th year I will have taken part. What’s on my UFO list? Experience … Continue reading The 100 Day Project | 2023
Me on Monday | 20 February
It was half term week. The Brainy One attended a family funeral in his home town The Boy and I went to Battersea Power Station The Brainy One and The Boy went to Duxford Tilly went to the groomer The Boy was under the weather for a few days with a high temperature The Boy … Continue reading Me on Monday | 20 February
Four Fun Things
I really want this t-shirt I have discovered the author Meghan Quinn - writer of funny, believable (to a point) and steamy romance I have my eye on these boots Hoping that we can secure tickets to this production before the run ends in the West End
Scrapbooking in 2023 | Redoing the 2009 Album | Yet Another Now and Then
Sometimes, it is simply a case of acknowledging just how much my scrapbooking style has evolved over the years. 2009 2023
Lift 109 | Battersea Power Station
On a beautifully clear and sunny February morning, The Boy and I went up inside a chimney at the newly restored Battersea Power Station. What was once forty two acres of industrial brownfield has been transformed into a vibrant new live, work and play neighbourhood for the local and wider communities. Inside the iconic Battersea … Continue reading Lift 109 | Battersea Power Station