Brother and sister Together we’ll make it through Someday a spirit will take you and guide you there I know you’ve been hurting but I’ve been waiting to be there for you And I’ll be there just helping you out Whenever I can That is the dream. The reality is somewhat different. My darling brother – I wish you …
Right Here
My dear Grandad passed away in May this year. I still miss the sound of his voice. I have to stop myself from asking Mum, “How’s Gramps?”. We used to talk about him most days. He would call her 4 times a day. Now we just have the silence. I miss him. I have wanted to go back many …
Like Mother – Like Daughter
Being a full time mum, to a toddler, is proving tough of late. My sassy baby girl, is fully embracing her 28 months and turning up her cheeky, to arsehole level! My daughter may be cute but when I shout at her – she just shouts right back! I was sssh’d by her this week! She will stare me down, …
Poolside Prep
A proud and equally terrifying moment is dawning. I am taking my little girl swimming. She has had terrible trouble, just having a bath so we have delayed, until we thought she could cope. Lesson is booked, we are ready to go…ish. My daughter needs reusable swim nappies, I didn’t even know they were a thing. Not a typical supermarket …
Missing Freddie
In 1991, Freddie Mercury passed away. He was only 45. He died on my birthday. I was 13 years old. One of my childhood friends loved Queen and it didn’t take long, for me to be hooked. Formed in 1970, they had a massive collection of hits, before I was even born. In July 1985, Queen took part in Live …
Budget Boredom
‘Your situation is not your destination’ I am clinging to this mantra quite a bit, at the moment. Reminding myself, that whatever this period of time is, it’s just a season in my life and it will pass. A plateau. A rut. Whatever you call it, I am neck-deep in it. I hate routine, always have done. The day to …
Starting Over
When I thought about writing a blog, it was to write for me. I wanted to get my thoughts and feelings, out of my head and onto the page. It was public, so anyone could find me but without advertising; I was hiding in plain sight. A few friends and strangers joined my party and off we went. My blog …
Bee Brave
In my mind, I am the daughter of a hippy. Live and let live. Laying on the grass, bare feet and wild hair. I am all those things – until a bee comes along. Then I become an instant nutcase. I hate bees, wasps, pretty much any flying insect – except butterflies. Any crawling insect – except ladybirds, out for …
Day Off
‘I figured I’d have, like, time alone with my thoughts, but, you know, it turns out I don’t have as many thoughts as you’d think.’- Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc – Friends) I have a day off! A day off! No plans, no daughter to look after, nothing. Nothing! I dropped my girl at Nursery and my much needed time out …
Universal Language
‘Universal language may refer to a hypothetical or historical language spoken and understood by all or most of the world’s population. In some contexts, it refers to a means of communication said to be understood by all living things, beings, and objects alike’. Mathematics is often viewed as a universal language. Regardless of culture or religion, the numerical results are …