With autism, there is a love of the familiar, of patterns and routine. There is also the risk that it becomes a case of been there, done that. I ummed and aahed for quite a while before purchasing tickets for Giffords Circus and then decided the two of us who wanted to go again this … Continue reading Gifford’s Circus | Revisited
The lovely Mary-Lou of Patio Postcards blog pointed me recently in the direction of Brené Brown‘s new weekly gratitude practice, TGIF. Most of us would recognise TGIF as an acronym for Thank God It’s Friday, but in Brené’s world it stands for Trusting, Grateful, Inspired and Fun. Seven bundles of cuteness Trusting: that mummy duck can keep her … Continue reading TGIF | With a Difference #3
One of the routes I walk with Tilly takes me past the coffee shop with the chalkboard. I've noticed that the chalked comments don't appear to be as funny/smart/clever as they were back in 2011, but a few have caught my eye. Enough for a semi-regular series again, at any rate. Let's begin again with … Continue reading Wit or Wisdom | 2019
The lovely Mary-Lou of Patio Postcards blog pointed me recently in the direction of Brené Brown‘s new weekly gratitude practice, TGIF. Most of us would recognise TGIF as an acronym for Thank God It’s Friday, but in Brené’s world it stands for Trusting, Grateful, Inspired and Fun. Because, Tilly Trusting: that the weather will be kind for an … Continue reading TGIF | With A Difference #2
The lovely Mary-Lou of Patio Postcards blog pointed me recently in the direction of Brené Brown's new weekly gratitude practice, TGIF. Most of us would recognise TGIF as an acronym for Thank God It's Friday, but in Brené's world it stands for Trusting, Grateful, Inspired and Fun. Chihuly at Kew Gardens Trusting: that The Boy … Continue reading TGIF | With A Difference
The Brainy One and I had the rare opportunity recently to go out for dinner with friends ... at the Savoy Hotel in London's West End. In honour of the occasion, I wore a dress and heels. Entrance to the Savoy Hotel We arrived about 30 minutes before our reservation time, in order to enjoy … Continue reading Dinner at The Savoy
Well over a year ago, I booked tickets for the Strictly Professionals Tour in Hammersmith. I don't think I've ever booked tickets that far in advance, but I knew that they would sell quickly. We're ready ... The show was everything I knew it would be, and more. I'd go so far as saying that … Continue reading The Strictly Professionals on Tour
Cobb salad With the arrival of better weather, I'm encouraging salad to make a consistent appearance on our evening dinner plates. But what to do when The Boy Child only really likes the tomato and cucumber branches of the salad family tree (although he does eat a lot of them on a regular basis)? Salads … Continue reading Inspiration for Spring and Summer Salads Needed
During my recent solo adventure to New York City, I revisited the Strand Bookstore and discovered two new-to-me ones along the way: I wrote after my first visit to the Strand that I found it overwhelming. This time I had more of a clue about which sections I wanted to spend time in and the … Continue reading New York City | Bookshops
