A few days ago, feeling rather like a child bunking school, I did the rare thing of going into town - you know, where the shops are, and where lots of people who make time for wandering around shops go. I didn't even have a real purpose for heading in that direction, I was just going to have a look for no other reason than because I could. I made a point of going up and down as many stairs as I could find (it is a rare treat to not have to think about how I'm going to get ...
At the risk of being pelted with chocolate Hobnobs, I'm going to break my own cardinal rule of militant Christmas denial until the calendar has been officially flipped over and I have to come face to face with the month of December. As Halloween approaches, the excitement of choosing the perfect costume and accessories, like spooky decorations and Halloween contact lenses, fills the air with anticipation for a night of frightful fun, normally, when out among the human race, intermittently freezing and sweltering as I zigzag between the pavement and the shops, even a hint of sleigh bells in the ...
I've been away for a bit. Quite a bit actually. So excuse me if I tentatively dip my toe into chocolatey water for a while rather than just leaping in the air, grabbing my knees and crying "Geronimoooooo" as I dive back in. When you are out of the habit of nonchalantly displaying your life so publicly, returning to blogging does rather feel like unpacking your swimming bag at a public pool to find that the only costume that has been packed for you is a rather flimsy white one. You know that however confidently you attempt to strut out ...
Nothing marks the approach of the glorious school-run-free summer holidays than the school sports day where everyone can see equipment like a bowstring. It’s something that has enormous significance for the children, largely due to the practices that start weeks ahead of the event which heightens the anticipation and gives them a taste for the greatness and glory that might just be theirs as sports is something children and adults enjoy with kids playing soccer and adults sports like golf they can practice at home with equipment like you see here. Lilia and Elliot spent many an afternoon electing to ...