During February of 2020, I didn’t buy anything that wasn’t considered necessary – no to new clothes, no to new books, no to slices of cake in our local dog-friendly café. I’ve just completed another Frugal February (certainly an easier task in an era of Covid-19 and stay-at-home orders) and I feel good about it. It’s … Continue reading Frugal February | A Month of No Buying
Category: Just For Fun
Things He Says | The Coffee Edition
"Make mine a decaf coconut oat latté, please. "
Which Literary Character Would You Like To Share Lockdown With?
Or conversely, which literary character wouldn't you like to share Lockdown with? Interior of John Sandoe Books Jane Eyre would be calm but judgmental; Heathcliff's moods would be impossible to live with. Christian Grey would require his own dungeon and take up too much room; Bridget Jones would be cheerful and not too horribly upbeat … Continue reading Which Literary Character Would You Like To Share Lockdown With?
Wit or Wisdom
Four Fun Things
Tilly loves having her coat blow-dried after she's had a shower. 🙂 Tilly has proved that she can literally fall sleep anywhere. I've seen my first crop of snowdrops. The flooded path in the park made for a great reflective photo.
What Are You Watching Right Now?
What are you watching right now? I only watch TV in the evenings and of late most of my viewing has come from Netflix. Here's what's caught my eye and interest: All six series of How To Get Away With Murder, which stars the fabulous Viola Davis. The plot becomes ever more complicated, so pay … Continue reading What Are You Watching Right Now?
Frugal February | A Month of No Buying
Over the last two Februarys, I didn’t buy anything that wasn’t considered necessary – no to new clothes, no to new books, no to slices of cake in our local dog-friendly café. Of course, the grip of a global pandemic might make this February somewhat different, but my original premise of not buying anything that … Continue reading Frugal February | A Month of No Buying
Wit or Wisdom 2021
Happy, Merry Everything
I’m taking this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful and love-filled festive season. I’m also taking the opportunity to thank you for reading and commenting this year – I never, ever take your support for granted. Happy, merry everything! The next scheduled post will appear on Tuesday, 29th December.