Winter in The Homeland means snow. Some years, it means more snow than others. And this year is one of the “more snow” years. Indeed,…
It’s another new year, and I feel it’s going to be a chaotic one. Which is more reason for me to set some goals and…
This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…
OK, 2021: It’s time to say goodbye! I don’t know how best to summarise this year because it was filled with so many highs and…
As always, I had some pretty bold ambitions for 2021. And, as always, I had to let go of some of my goals along the…
And that, my friends, is another annual running goal met with success! Every mile I run for the rest of the year is gravy. And…
I have enjoyed a nice, relaxing Christmas in Cle Elum with my parents. And I have to say, it’s been wonderful, although not a typical…
I built my first gingerbread house today, and I loved it! Not least because I built it with my darling Godson, whom I’ve not seen…
I’m home! After 856 days away, I have finally returned home to hug my parents. (Real hugs are way better than proxy hugs!) I began…
I lost a dear friend two weeks ago to Storm Arwen. Not a “human” friend, but rather a tree friend. My lovely, encouraging, and inspirational…
I received my COVID19 booster vaccine last Sunday and am now fully vaccinated against COVID19 – and more! I don’t know if this makes me…
This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…
Today should be a big celebration to mark my husband’s 60th birthday. But, as with too many years before, he is not here to celebrate;…
I have a new job; one that I have dreamt of for more than 20 years. Yes, as of this week, I am a Lecturer*…
I have been holding my breath for the past several weeks, anxiously awaiting news on my new work visa. As I shared at the start…
I’ll cut right to the point here: Life is really stressful right now and I am struggling to see the glass half full (visa stress…
Meet Gracie, my new (to me) bike. She arrived at my cottage on Monday and today was our first outing. I think we will be…
It’s been a month since I shared that the start of my job was delayed for a few days as I was still waiting on…
This gallery is part of my monthly “photo dump” collection. Posts under the photo dump tag are a collection of random photographs that do not otherwise have…
I have been feeling very unsettled lately as I am still “temporarily unemployed”* and that has been impacting my motivation for getting out into the…