The weekend before last saw Boy Three and I off on a micro adventure and it was educational. Time is not a fixed thing. Once you start thinking about time as a linear, measurable thing, that’s when the trouble starts. You think it’s all neatly split up into seconds, days and minutes. Then, suddenly, you […]
How your child can help you in the home
Most already know that learning through play and leisure is vital for a child’s development, but it’s also crucial that your child learns things aren’t just done for them, and that they should have some air of responsibility around the house. For parents wanting to get their child more involved, here are some ways in […]
Fiction: We were going out for dinner…
Photo by Igor Ovsyannykov on Unsplash Short story “We were going out for dinner,” Janey murmurs, sidetracked. She sighs. The grey silk dress whispers as it slithers down her body, settling perfectly to her curves. She shuts her eyes. She can sense his cool strong hand on her shoulder, thumb rolling over the […]
When your macaroons all look like fannies
An old post, but they still look like hoohas. So there I was professionally looking at photos to see if they would be suitable for a website. This is the clipping path company I always call for editing images. As well as assessing for impact, emotional resonance and general prettiness, I was also trying to […]
The Physical And Mental Benefits Of Exercising During Pregnancy
Exercise is something that is recommended for a variety of physical and mental health reasons, including during pregnancy. However, prior to exercise, pregnant moms should consult their gynecologist first in order to know what exercise will best suit them. Pregnancy exercise will differ slightly from what you would normally do, but the main goal is always […]
Women’s football: balls to the sexists
A late submission to football chat… I first decided football wasn’t for me sometime in the late 1980s when, with a Dons-supporting boyfriend at Pittodre, the opposition substituted a black player. The racism shocked and sickened me. That these ordinary folk in the stand beside me had brought a banana with them to express their […]
First midge bites of the year… what I learned lately
I love this time of year. It’s ‘get caught without sunblock’ season. There’s still a few pine needles under the sofa and actual summer is ages away, yet it’s warm enough to get out there. And it’s busy, busy with my favourite things, so, obviously, there’s lots to learn… L is for fear. If learning […]
You Don’t Have To Face The Challenges Of Modern Life Alone
Modern life can be tough, but you’ll make things infinitely harder when you face those difficulties alone. We all need a helping hand from time to time, and learning to reach out for it is one of the best things you’ll ever do. If you would like the help of a life coach to face […]