I refuse to call it a blogoversary – such an ugly word! – but it was two years ago yesterday that I started this blog. So it’s a happy anniversary to me! When I started I had no expectations. Just … Continue reading
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worry is not preparation
Someone once gave me this pearl of wisdom: worry is not preparation. I know it to be true. But unfortunately, despite knowing the pointlessness of worrying about stuff that will happen whatever, and that actually isn’t even bad, just necessary, … Continue reading
glitter everywhere
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
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
project clean-up
Despite still feeling tired yesterday, I managed to motivate myself for a clean-up project. No, not my messy home. That’s scheduled in for after the sewing stops for Christmas. This particular clean-up project had to be started now, so that I can … Continue reading