other things I have learned

A class act – 100 words

January 5, 2023 By Ellen

A class act If I was a school bag, where would I hide With my grubby treasures and my slightly funky smell of biscuits and corridors with rows of hooks? I’d be protecting the crumpled letter – Dear Parent or Carer from October – the tops of pencils, the empty maths sets, the homework project, […]

Not waiting for the 12th night – 100 words

January 3, 2023 By Ellen

Not waiting for the 12th night It’s time to say goodbye: To the tinsel, too naff for the tree, too scratchy for the neck To the single cracker To the unsent cards, drawn by a six-year-old, sold by the PTA To the optimistic baubles, a new one every year To the Santa hat with […]

Year’s end – 100 words

January 1, 2023 By Ellen

Year’s end I wept at false summits, legs aching, throat dry How much further? One more step, another. Surely now, that’s the peak. There. This time. Standing, gasping, hands on hips Lake glints. The path behind me dips And twists, and I can’t see the rocks that tripped me The spot where we ate […]

Learn How To Choose The Right Change For Your Home

December 7, 2022 By Ellen

Are you considering making some changes to your home? This could include a significant remodel or some small renovations that fit more comfortably into your budget. It all depends on what you want to achieve with your home as well as the restrictions that you might be working with. So, let’s explore some of the […]

The Best Exercises For Relieving Stress

November 15, 2022 By Ellen

Stress has a big impact on our bodies; it can take us from feeling great to breakouts on the face, feeling low, and being anxious or worried all the time, and if it carries on to chronic stress, the impact becomes an increased risk of strokes and heart issues. Stress also means that we […]

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