OK, it’s been a while since rented anything more long-term than a fortnight via Airbnb. Put it this way, I’m equally alarmed and pleased to note that the end of my mortgage is within reach. (Anything under a decade is within reach when you’re my age.) However, the people at HomeLet still think I […]
Bonnie Scotland
There was a day a few weeks ago when Scotland looked like this. Tear-jerkingly lovely. It very nearly makes up for the months and months and months of damp and gloom. Almost makes endless no-point-in-putting-the-fence-back-up gales worthwhile. Almost.
Seven Things You Need To Consider Before Turning Your Hobby Into A Career
(image) Imagine the scene. It’s 7 in the morning, your head rises from a peaceful slumber, and as you slowly regain consciousness, your heart begins to sink as you realise it’s Monday morning and you need to head into work. Why are weekends so short? Getting out of bed, you regret not spending more of […]
I’m not sexist, but…
You know that sexism everyone’s going on about. The one that everyone agrees is a Very Bad Thing but most certainly doesn’t happen anywhere round here. That one. Well, the thing is, it does happen round here, round there and most other places. It has occurred to me that many of the perpetrators of sexism […]
Turks and Caicos Vacation Planning Tips
You are about to go into the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches also known as one of the best beaches in the world. A promising destination where you can go and see the beautiful world under inclusive of colourful coral reefs either by snorkelling or diving. You can also spend some time kayaking or paddle […]
Is this really what Valentine had in mind when he was martyred?
It’s everywhere. Revolting swathes of pink and red nonsense filling shops, magazines and TV screens. There’s hype everywhere about getting The Perfect Gift for the object of your affection or you face a one-way journey to Doghouse-ville. If you haven’t booked a table for an overpriced dinner on Feb 14 by now you […]
Keeping Everyone Happy With a Family-Friendly Living Room Design
For any family home, a peaceful space is essential to be able to relax and enjoy time together (though ‘peaceful’ isn’t always going to be achievable when you’ve got children). But the design and style of a living area can have an impact on the practicality of the room and if it is conducive to […]
Middle age in evidence again this week
There was a moment of anxiety last week when someone started talking about Wattpad – an online community for readers and writing. A hot new young adult writer was discovered there, there being somewhere I didn’t even know existed. A bit like finding out all the best holidays happened in Spanbados or Costaland or somewhere. […]