other things i learned

Go Ape Aberfoyle: Hanging around in the trees

April 22, 2018 By Ellen

“Go Ape,” the signs urge all the way through sleepy Aberfoyle on a slightly damp Sunday morning. It’s hard to imagine the crimplened coach passengers (the only others on the main road at the time) going even a very little bit monkey. Pondering this we – Boys One, Two and I, arrived at beautiful […]

Scottish independence referendum: Things I’ve learned

September 7, 2014 By Ellen

Not long now. In a fortnight we’ll know whether we’re in or out, yes or no, back to normal (ish) or beginning the end (or beginning depending on how you view it).The Scottish Independence Referendum is just around the corner. You might have noticed.In a field not far from us over the past week, much […]

Things I learned from going off grid (ish) for a week

July 6, 2014 By Ellen

Did you notice? No? I wasn’t here for a week – not here, not on Facebook, not on Twitter, not even really on email or text. We were in Wales on our hols and the sun shined. So while we enjoyed some bucket and spade, I also learned a thing or two about being un-connected.You don’t […]

Things I’ve learned from Silent Witness: Trauma Tales at Stirling Castle

May 26, 2014 By Ellen

“Let’s do some date nights,” the Panther of News and I have agreed. Something to add a little extra – if not romance – that certainly a bit of time away from the boring old work-home-telly-repeat routine. So when I got an email telling me of a Historic Scotland event called Silent Witness: Trauma Tales […]

Things I’ve learned from having a shiny new car

May 18, 2014 By Ellen

“Look at me, I’m queen of the road.”For the past couple of weeks I’ve been swanning around in a new, red and shiny set of wheels. It’s the first time I’ve ever had a brand new – mileage not in double figures even – car. Here’s what I’ve learned from the experience: There is a point to […]