Today I got to play on the air with Steve and Rob at KXLE Radio – the best country station in all the land! It was such a…
Today I learned that I have another obstacle to manoeuvre around before applying for my new student visa. Apparently, because I will be in a computer-based…
Once again, it’s been a couple of busy days as I enjoy my lovely American holidays. I admit that yesterday began with a less-than-happy start…
I went to the cemetery to see Paul today and ended up digging away under his headstone. I hadn’t really planned on that, or I’d have…
Today was one of those days that didn’t include any true accomplishments, but that did include lots and lots of smiles and laughter. Yes, it…
I have finally made it to the Homeland, after beginning my travels a couple of days back. I’m extremely exhausted so won’t wax lyrical about home, but…
On my first full day in America, I decided to give my loaner car (a pretty red Jag!) a test run. So, my baby sister and…
I am finally back in America after more than two years in Scotland – and after two emotionally draining days of international travel. I can’t really say that I’m…
I’m on the train to England now and will be flying home to America tomorrow morning. It’s weird because part of me feels like I…
I wrote a piece about innovation and running for my [now former] job and it’s officially hit the press today (by way of the organisation’s monthly newsletter). Anyhow,…
My flat is now nearly empty. The only things that remain (other than the furnishings belonging to the property) are my (nearly) packed suitcases that I’m…
I daydream. I always have and I always will. I suppose that it’s harmless, though it does sometimes mean that I pin a bit of…
It’s September and that means that it’s ITP Awareness Month. So I thought I’d share a bit more about my ITP journey with you to give…
I’m heading to the Homeland for a visit in a few days and I’m already salivating at the thought of it. Actually, I’ve been salivating…
A few weeks before Paul died I began the outline of a book. I was excited about it; Paul was excited about it. He was,…
Note: This is just a small draft idea for my most recent novel attempt. It follows on from a bit that I shared in May and includes…
Schadenfreude \ˈshä-dən-ˌfrȯi-də\ (noun, often capitalised) [German, from Schaden damage + Freude joy First Known Use: 1895]1: enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others1 I like to think that I am a…
Today was my last day of work. Only I’m technically still working for the organisation until Friday. Only I’m also planning on returning in a month.…
Oh my goodness! I have just realised that I never told you all about the lovely swirl-fly I created way back when. But, thankfully, when I was packing…
I’m not a big fan of the rain but when the skies open up I do find myself looking – and hoping – for a rainbow. Rainbows make me…