You know how it is… You avoid the charity shops, telling yourself that you have no need of anything they have to offer. You pass by with barely a glance at the window displays, reminding yourself that you really should have a … Continue reading
So I have been a bit quiet on here of late. But that’s mainly because I’ve been busy making things to sell, all fitted in around walking and generally sorting out our demanding and exercise-hungry hound, and I just haven’t had … Continue reading
The mind of a dog is a mysterious thing. Inviting a dog into your life necessitates trying, mostly unsuccessfully, to understand this mystery – to some extent, at least. Last weekend we invited Lupin, a crossbreed rescue dog who was born on the … Continue reading
Good things come in a bag. Think of sweets; think of Santa’s sack; think of crisps. (Except, that is, for the crisps my Nanna once offered me, which were in a paper bag that emerged after having spent some considerable time … Continue reading
Well, I had a lovely birthday, as it turned out. It seemed to stretch over about ten days in all, what with the trip to Copenhagen, followed by a few days in Cornwall. Oh, and there was a mini-celebration when I got home … Continue reading
It’s a phrase often used as a mild insult. Something said to people judged frivolous, punctilious or overly-pernickity, or who have too much time on their hands. “You need to get out more” people trill, sarcastically. But the truth is, I do. It’s something I resolved … Continue reading