I don't use my library as much as I should. The Boy Child and I got back into the habit of calling in after school once a week, but I hardly ever take anything out on my own ticket. I almost never make notes or mark up a book when I’m reading. When I see books … Continue reading Bookworm Confessions
Here's my Top 10 of things I do in order to feel better: Make a cup of tea - the cure for all ills. Use your favourite mug, blow the dust off the teapot and once made, cradle said mug in your hands while you stare into space for 10 minutes. Take a nap - … Continue reading 10 Ways To Make Yourself Feel Better
Having reached a significant milestone in life recently (the age that falls somewhere between 49 and 51), it occurred to me that no matter how long The Boy Child lives for, I will always have had more of real life experience. And here's why … in years gone by: I had to make sense of … Continue reading My Real Life Experience
February 2018 marked my Blogoversary – ten years of blogging. I recognise that I wasn’t very good in early days, but it still might be fun to look back over the years … In 2014: The Boy Child had something to say. In 2012: I had 10 Things to say about surviving a solo city … Continue reading On This Day
I've been telling myself, in a bah humbug kind of way,that Christmas is ages away ...On the way to school this morning, The Boy Child and I worked outthat as of next Monday, there are only 20 school days left until the Christmas holidays.I admit to feeling surprised.Christmas has always been my favourite time of the … Continue reading 10 Things | Christmas
Regular readers know that we have made the decision to sell our house and move back to the area where I grew up.With that in mind, here's my top ten of things to know when it comes to selling a house (to be taken tongue-in-cheek).1) Do tidy up and de-clutter before you ask the agents … Continue reading 10 Things
This weekend in the UK is all about remembrance. Regular readers will know that I have a military background.I'm from a Forces family.It's what we do.With that in mind, I thought I'd share 10 things about service life.1) I wear my Veteran's Badge on my coat all year long. I wear the RAF wings in … Continue reading 10 Things
I've recently gone back to Facebook after a break of 2 years.Here's what I've learned {some are tongue in cheek}:1) Be firm about who you are friends with. It's okay to not be friends with someone. If you didn't like them 20 years ago, you most likely won't like them now.2) Unfriend people if you … Continue reading 10 Things
As we are on day 2 of the summer holidays, I thought 10 Things on the 10th would be an ideal place to list the places I plan for us to visit this summer. 1) Natural History Museum ~ always a winner with small children 2) British Museum ~ never too early to introduce history … Continue reading 10 Things
I wrote this post in note form last month, when I was meeting my newly discovered relatives in New York City. It's essentially a mini-guide for how to survive a city break when travelling by yourself.1) wear comfortable shoes2) know where you are going to/coming from3) keep notes4) use public transport5) photograph the differences6) meet … Continue reading 10 Things
