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Christmas – back in the box

January 4, 2021 By Ellen

This year, I loved the tinsel of it, the treats and the warmth. Even the sigh of relief when it was pared down further to the cosy bones. I relished the pause, the chance to reflect on what a changeling 2020 was. How I was lucky to surf the waves and wash up on a […]

Filed Under: boys, family, Uncategorized Tagged With: boys, Christmas, family, festive, in the world, My Life, seasonal, tree

This time last year…

December 3, 2020 By Ellen

  This time last year my house looked like this. Today I find myself doing yoga on my warm concrete floor and, from a downward dog, considering the fluff under the new sofa. Did I marvel at the progress and ponder the nature of patience? Nope, I wondered whether or not a robot vacuum cleaner […]

Filed Under: boys, other things I have learned Tagged With: Cumbria, decorating, home, house, in my life, move, on my mind

First world problems

November 30, 2020 By Ellen

It’s one of those nights – full moon dazzling brighter than daylit drizzle. Shine on the roof makes the new house look even more like the setting of a Scandi thriller, while also keeping the roofing in great condition with the dublin roofing | roof repair | roofing contractors | roofing company in dublin. You […]

Filed Under: boys, family Tagged With: moon, move, Quooker, Ring, tap

Mountains in the mist

November 29, 2020 By Ellen

Blencathra – also known as Saddleback – was moody and misty today, but the conversation was very good.  

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: Blencathra, Saddleback

Home fires

November 26, 2020 By Ellen

Well, we’re in. And I love it. The way the fire reflects in the floor… The view over the field… (ignoring the builders’ portaloo) The warmth… The feeling of landing…. Of course, there are boxes everywhere. And stuff inexplicable things that I can’t get rid of. But it’s home.  

Filed Under: family Tagged With: Cumbria, fire, home, move

Why You Need To Chase Your Dreams

November 25, 2020 By Ellen

Every single person out there has dreams. The big dreams are as important as the little ones and every dream counts for something. Even if you haven’t thought too hard about it, you need to write down your dreams and start to think about how you can make them happen. Everyone needs to chase their […]

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This time tomorrow…

November 19, 2020 By Ellen

Did I mention that I was moving in? … Tomorrow. Actually tomorrow. Until then, I need to wait. And while I wait I’ve been reading Caitlin Moran’s More Than A Woman. There were moments it felt like she was talking just to me, but then that’s her magic. Specifically on the glory of the hag […]

Filed Under: family Tagged With: books, Caitlin Moran, waiting

Hurry up. Hurry up.

November 18, 2020 By Ellen

The sky was a weird colour today as dawn broke. Pinkish and scowling. Maybe the What 3 Words for this location are less location finder and more a prophecy – the future will be full of gems, dumplings and minivans. Minivan adventures, dumpling dinners and midget gems for afters? Ok, ok. It’s move minus two […]

Filed Under: other things I have learned Tagged With: W3W, waiting

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