An Uncomfortable Amount of Confidence

I had a message from my Maternal Grandmother this week. That might be normal for many of you but mine passed away over 20 years ago. I had seen the most amazing pictures of a garden with a variety of beautiful, unusually coloured irises and it made me think of my Grandmother who loved irises. …

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All Glitter and Cardboard

I'm always more pleased to receive gifts that show someone thought about the things that interest me, rather than gifts that they picked up at the chemist on the 'Mother's Day' / 'Valentines Day' marketing section on the shelves. Norman always knows the things that make me happy no matter how simple. My kids are …

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Stealing Expectations

I mentioned that last weekend was another three day weekend and I just wanted to say that I had such a lovely time. I needed a good break from reality and I felt completely renewed. A friend had invited me to join her and a friend of hers, but she said I could let her …

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