As many of you know, I am married to a remarkable being, it is not uncommon that he is referred to as my better half. Not by me (because well someone's got to try and keep things even keeled) but it has been said that 'he is the greatest cook' 'the kindest man' 'great with … Continue reading Quiet Courage

Obviously taken from the brilliant Mean girls: I had to change the GIF because the other one was too 'bouncy' for this time of night/month I am not really sure if my teen insecurities coming out to play have anything to do with it being January, or the moon or the fact that we are … Continue reading In January we wear our teen insecurities

Here you come again... Sadly not the queen of country (and my heart) but bloomin C-19 (I feel like making it sound like a droid from Star Wars helps me) So our 2 year old has tested positive, completely asymptomatic-which means I just have to entertain her in the house for a week. I appreciate … Continue reading And here I go…

My eldest daughter has started school and it has been confirmed to me that I will never be a hair stylist. Anyone who knows me well is probably thinking 'no sh*t sherlock' as my fringe may as well be a character in a telenovella with its over the top/out of control emotional expressive nature. Anyway, … Continue reading Loose strands

Do you remember there were times when people used to ask each other quite bluntly 'do you want to be my friend?' It happened to my 4 year old a few months ago, in a park, in lockdown, in the rain. (An interesting combination for anyone) She responded how she often responds, looking in the … Continue reading Making friends as an adult

Yes that should have been sang aloud to Elvis' tune: I'll be honest I thought he was eating a chocolate bar...kinda highlights whats on my mind So initially, I started writing this piece in January and then I stopped...because frankly I stopped everything. The last few months I feel closest to a slug...just keep on … Continue reading A little less administration, a little more distraction

This blog has been in process for nearly 3 weeks. I have felt the need to put things down and just reflect but also can't quite remove myself from the constant buzz of things and it all has been punctuated by little whispers of drawing me back to whats important. I wish I was better … Continue reading Star stuck over the holidays

I have taken to (a slight stretch as I have done this precisely once) having my whiskey in a wine glass. It is more sophisticated, a kind of country, authentic chic. That is one way to phrase this situation. Another way is to say I am sipping whiskey in a wine glass (because its clean), … Continue reading Whiskey in a wine glass, on being more Moira and brave af

Our senses so strongly hold onto memories, and I love it. Having just come back from the South West, I am always amazed at how I relax when we come off the A roads down windy lanes...the smell of the sun soaked ground, grass, animals (yes even manure) just makes me feel calmer. My first … Continue reading Devouring memories