The Empty Nest

Empty Nest

To clarify, my nest is not fully empty.  I still have a gorgeous 14 year old who I think is as bewildered as I am by the silence in our …

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The Menopause strikes back

menopause

I turned 47 this week. Forty bloody seven. Whilst I was fully aware my birthday was approaching,  the fact that is was my 47th round of birthday cake seemed incredulous. …

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Falling into halls…

I have been like a leaking bucket for weeks; whilst in no way not wanting the kids to leave to go to Uni, I’ve struggled with the concept of two …

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Ticks in your creases….

“So if you get a tick on you just pop and see me or Chris and we will remove it…” It was probably at this point that my friend, Bear …

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