It has been a glittering Christmas. I did intend to blog every few days, but somehow the whirl of seasonal preparations, family fun, mass catering and constant entertaining just hasn’t left enough hours in the day. For which I apologise. … Continue reading
resistance is useless
And so we return from our pre-Christmas jaunt around London, a little footsore, but still glowing with big-city-instilled happiness. Sorry about the extended blogging break, but when I tell you that we did the London Eye, Tower of London, Tate Modern, the … Continue reading
big smiles, big city
I love London. I have never wanted to actually live here, as I am by nature a small-town girl. But I do love to visit. Happiness is strolling down the street, all of us together, arm in arm with my … Continue reading
minding the gaps
< As I have mentioned before, my Christmas this year will be extra special. Today we are meeting my sister, her partner and children (my two nieces and nephew) on one of their all-too-rare visits to England. It will mean … Continue reading
making ready
The time has come. Tidy up time, that is. Time to sort out extra beds. To hoover like a demon. To plump up the cushions, get out the fairy lights and put away the sewing. It is time to clear … Continue reading
not feeling it
Last night I just wasn’t feeling it. Perhaps I hadn’t quite fully recovered from last weekend’s disappointing stall. I certainly had a cold. My nose was streaming, my head felt fuzzy and my instinct was telling me that I should … Continue reading