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I had lunch with Ellie Swoop in our favourite café (again I hear you say – yes we do have a lot of lunches). As usual we put the world to rights, whilst enjoying a skinny latte and delicious food. Today I had carrot soup and Ellie had scrambled egg on toast. Ellie and I… Continue reading Lunchtime Boost

Today I want to focus on support and how it oils the wheels of life. Like many at this time of year, I want to shed a few pounds and increase my fitness. This year is, however, different, as my husband is joining me in my campaign. I can’t tell you how valuable his support… Continue reading Support Systems

I have been writing an autobiographical piece for my coursework. Having chosen a rather difficult period in my life it was a rollercoaster of emotions. It started me thinking about how amazing the brain is and how many layers of sensation and feeling are stored in the human memory banks. There was, of course, the… Continue reading Sensational Memory

For almost two years now I have been going to a weekly writing class. I just thought it was worth blogging about the value of a weekly input such as this. I find that if I go to class, it focuses my mind for the rest of the week and gets me into a good… Continue reading The Value of a Writing Class

First day back to “normal” routine and I thought it was worth reflecting on what makes me productive or otherwise as a writer. I am definitely less productive when I’m out of routine or have something on my mind. Having said that, I am getting better at giving my current feelings to a character and… Continue reading I Need Coffee and Chocolate!

I read 26 books during last year. The ones which rated highly with me are given below:- The Chocolate Lovers’ Diet by Carole Matthews, Headline, 2007, ISBN 9780755335879 – A light easy read, but immensely enjoyable with lots of twists and turns. The writing style included some first person chapters. (This is the sequel of… Continue reading Favourite Books of 2010

I have been deliberating about whether to set New Year’s Resolutions for 2011, after having had many many years of them not really working for me and indeed making me disillusioned with myself. Thank you to everyone who has sent me advice and encouragement on this subject. My conclusion is that I am going to… Continue reading In Conclusion

Do I need New Year’s resolutions? I found myself straying to them when I woke this morning. Would I be better calling them goals for 2011? Or not having any at all? They won’t be too different from those of previous years even if I do have them. You know what I mean, they go… Continue reading Do I Need Them?

Merry Christmas to you all and best wishes for a happy and successful 2011. In honour of the occasion, I thought I would note down a few Christmas memories. 1. Santa leaving our presents all over Mom and Dad’s bedroom and my parents were still asleep when we woke up. 2. Dad buying Mom a… Continue reading Christmas Memories

Below are two pieces written in tribute to the solstice. Solstice Celebration We sat in a circle on small wooden stools. The fire burned at the centre of the group and made my face feel hot despite the chilly weather. All around us on the hillside was white sparkling snow. I loved the smell of… Continue reading Tribute to the Winter Solstice