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Empty landscape – 100 words

December 7, 2025 By Ellen Leave a Comment

Empty landscape   Wind turbines rolling lazy in front of layered sky. Alto stratus, rainbowed crystals and morning mists retreating to the river where smoothed rocks chatter and turn. Stretched shadows from black bales, winter feed for cattle still cropping, hoof-deep in mud by the trough, flicking flies from rumps. That gate, its weary post […]

Filed Under: 365, 365 photos, other things I have learned, review Tagged With: 100 words, 2023 challenge, country life, pay attention, poem, quiet place

How to Maintain Independence in Your Senior Years

December 7, 2025 By Ellen Leave a Comment

Staying independent in your senior years doesn’t mean pretending you’re a superhero who can leap tall buildings or carry 3 bags of groceries in one hand. So if you can, that’s impressive. Independence is really about making choices that keep you confident, safe, and in control of your future.    For many people, exploring options […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: aging, how to live, independence, life, living

How To Transform A Dim Room Into A Bright Welcoming Space

December 3, 2025 By Ellen Leave a Comment

CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Freepik You can transform a dim room into something bright and airy with some simple changes that won’t break the bank. Just one will help a home feel brighter, but together you have something much more welcoming. From mirrors to open space, here are some handy suggestions. The Power of […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: home, ideas, interiors

Choosing Between Refurbishing or Buying New Dining Chairs

November 19, 2025 By Ellen Leave a Comment

Dining chairs are a huge component of your home interior design, serving both as practical needs and visual focal points. When you are upgrading or updating your dining area, the decision between refurbishing the old chairs or purchasing new ones often presents itself as a challenging one. Both options have unique benefits that depend on […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned, review Tagged With: dining chairs, home, interiors, refurbishment

How Restaurants Could Cater Better For Neurodivergent Children, According To Parents

September 2, 2025 By Ellen

For many of us, eating out at a restaurant is a treat that saves us on the dishes and helps us to socialize. But, for families with neurodivergent children, even quick meals out are often far from joyful. And it’s hardly surprising when you consider that, unique dietary requirements alone, children who are prone to […]

Filed Under: review Tagged With: Autism, family, neurodiverse, parenting

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