It will be January 2023 in a matter of days. Quite where 2022 has gone I do not know. (In … More
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5 things: My favourite plays of 2022
“If you want to change something by Tuesday, theatre is no good. Journalism is what does that. But, if you … More
Book of the Week: Manifesto on Never Giving Up
“Be wild, disobedient & daring with your creativity, take risks instead of following predictable routes; those who play it safe … More
Honest Motherhood: The Weaning Journey
Today it is 36 degrees. This is not an acceptable temperature. Not for anyone who has to do anything or … More
Honest Motherhood: Dreamy Beach Days
As a pre-Birthday adventure, and a much-needed change of scenery, we whisked the children to the beach last weekend. Anyone that … More
Honest Motherhood: Tantrums and Trolleys
My son has reached the age of the tantrum. He has learnt, through rigorous repeated testing, that if he screams … More
Honest Motherhood: Brunch, no small undertaking
We took the children to London at the weekend to meet my cousins for brunch. (Brunch is not something we … More
Book of the Week: The Happiness Project
“A “happiness project” is an approach to changing your life. First is the preparation stage, when you identify what brings … More
A Colourful Life: Eight years of Blogging
“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” ― Anais Nin A few days ago WordPress wished me … More
A Colourful Life: Hello January 2022
“I made no resolutions for the New Year. The habit of making plans, of criticizing, sanctioning and molding my life, … More