I have been busy since arriving home. So much jet lag to struggle against! So much holiday washing and ironing to get through! So many summer clothes to put away! 🙁 So it was a welcome relief to get the … Continue reading
journey’s end…
So we’re back. The journey was long and tiring. The airline food was largely inedible. The house is cold. The fridge is empty. All just as expected. The morning brought a few tears. Then it was time to unpack. Whilst transferring … Continue reading
where the heart is not
I don’t want to go home. Home is where the heart is, and my heart is right here. But here is not home. I am trying not to think of this as I am packing to go back. Back to … Continue reading
so who’s ada bea?
So who’s Ada Bea? Well, it’s not my actual name, that’s Amanda (well I am a child of the 60’s!). Ada Bea was my Grandma. It’s also the nickname my Mum gave me when I was little. My Grandma loved … Continue reading
into the blues…….
tip top
Yesterday my sister introduced me to the delights of the local tip shop. Next to the tip, a big tin shed magically transformed itself into an Aladdin’s cave of delights upon stepping inside. Row upon row of mismatched shelving, heaving … Continue reading