Upcycle your thoughts

Upcycle your thoughts

A friend of mine has a business that grew out of a hobby. She offers ‘upcycled’ and ‘repurposed’ items for sale. Lots of Shabby Chic furniture and items that have been made into something different and lovely.   Recycling is good.  There is a war being waged on...
Tackling loneliness

Tackling loneliness

Earlier this month, it was Remembrance Sunday.  I studied War Literature as part of my English degree and the haunting poems and prose of the soldiers of WW1 are forever engraved on my heart.  At this time of year, we remember the fallen and pay our sincere respects...
Remove the mask

Remove the mask

One of the ways in which my 24-year-old son and I bond and catch up with each other is over a midweek supper (at my house!) and a movie, usually at the local Odeon.  It’s often a challenge finding a movie we can both watch.  As he agreed to watch A Star is Born for me...
Learning to say no

Learning to say no

The British are notorious for saying sorry and we often apologise for other people’s mistakes, such as being bumped into. However, on my recent holiday to America, I noticed that this trait is even more prevalent there.  You don’t even need to bump into someone for...