Today is the first day of spring. March is a favourite month of mine as it’s when daffodils are in full flower. It’s light from six in the morning until …
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2nd February 2023
Posted on 2nd February, 2023
I knew there was something I’d forgotten to do and it was this. Not sure if anyone reads my monthly diary – perhaps I should call it a journal as …
Happy New Year
Posted on 1st January, 2023
2022 has gone and I think like most of us I’m glad to see the back of it. The UK is in chaos. Our wonderful NHS is collapsing, working people …
Are Reviews Essential?
Posted on 30th November, 2022
Another month has slipped away and now Christmas is upon us. Well – slight exaggeration as it’s not even December until tomorrow. My grandson came last Saturday so my decorations …
How time flies!
Posted on 2nd November, 2022
I’m thrilled that my fourth book for the fabulous Boldwood is now live. The Land Girls of Goodwill House came out today, 2nd November, and is being well received so …
Not my government!
Posted on 3rd October, 2022
I try not to be political as if you express an opinion on politics or religion it’s bound to upset somebody. However, as a centre-left voter I feel I have …
Autumn is my favourite season!
Posted on 2nd September, 2022
The Ber months are here – September, October, November, December, and as far as I’m concerned this is the beginning of autumn. I like autumn and spring but don’t enjoy …
July was a month of surprises – not all of them good.
Posted on 30th July, 2022
On July 4 I went to St Malo in Brittany in France with my niece and great-niece. We had all been looking forward to this break – me especially as I’ve …

Off on my hols!
Posted on 3rd July, 2022
Tomorrow I’m going on a week’s break to St Malo in France with my niece and great-niece. We’ll be travelling on Brittany ferries overnight, eating what I hope will be …