I walked.I walked from Sintra train station to Pena Palace.Google maps said 29 minutes. Google maps failed to consider the fact … More
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Solo Travel: Lisbon, Portugal
I wasn’t even sure I’d make it to Lisbon.It was only after I’d got through security at Heathrow that I … More
Book of the Week: The School of Life – An Emotional Education
“In our ambitious age, it is common to begin with dreams of being able to pull off an unblemished life, … More
A Colourful Life: The Desire to Create
“There is a juiciness to creativity, a succulence that comes up from within, a sensuality which both produces and is … More
Honest Motherhood: Sleeping Through School Pick-Up
Well there’s a first for everything isn’t there. This week something happened that has never happened before. Something bad.This week, … More
Honest Motherhood: A Handful of Exciting Happenings
Well here we are, January 2023. Here in all it’s grey and rainy glory. The holidays went far too quickly … More
A Colourful Life: My Complicated Feelings on Being a Stay-At-Home-Mother
“Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in every heart.”– … More
Honest Motherhood: Hello 2023
It will be January 2023 in a matter of days. Quite where 2022 has gone I do not know. (In … More
Honest Motherhood: The Mum Club
When it comes to Mummy-Baby activities, I feel as though I can say I’ve done it all. Music with Mummies, … More
Honest Motherhood: A Week of Worry
We have not had the best start to the week. (Before I continue, as a warning, I will tell you … More