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…
When the Stirling Smith announced that they were going to unveil their restored, 1930s ice cream bicycle, I marked my calendar and prayed for nice weather. I really…
Did you know that there is only one lake in all of Scotland? I know that may be hard to believe, but it’s true. (There…
For the last two weekends, I’ve been working in my garden trying to get it all pretty for the summer. Last weekend was my initial…
[Updated below] I’ve spent the weekend out in the garden which has turned into quite the snail lesson for me. You see, I’m not from a snail-friendly…
On a ramble through the English countryside this past weekend with my brother-in-law and cousin (also in-law), we came across a bit of the trail…
I am so totally exhausted. But I’m so glad for the exhaustion because I’ve had a great day out with a friend. As you may…
I’ve been a bit low lately and reached out to a friend for a bit of company. When I’d first mentioned that I was stressed…
I don’t know if it’s fair to say that I’ve been on my summer holidays since I’ve been an unemployed student for the last year+,…
Sometimes I wonder if I could become a reluctant hermit, living in my own little hermitage, hiding away from society, and sulking away my life…
Since I turned in my dissertation draft yesterday, I’ve decided that I am going to take a week’s holiday to rest and unwind before I…
Over the past few months, I have realised just how much I miss having my very own front door; a door that I can open…
The sun is shining brightly in Scotland today. And I am so thankful for it because it’s made me realise how happy I am right…
As I walked into town this afternoon, I noticed a dandelion growing in a wall along the pavement. It was sticking out brightly against the…
Summer is near. Very, very, near. And that’s awesome because it means that my jacket is getting a break from service. And it means that I…
Random thoughts – Week 3: List 31 simple pleasures; pick one and write about it. Last year I was challenged to write a list of 30 things…
Yesterday was a completely new experience for me: Walking through the English countryside. The walk was suggested by Paul’s cousin, Olwen, and I happily accepted…
Today I left my new home in Stirling to take a train journey to Billingham, England – Paul’s hometown and home to some of my in-laws. My…
A couple of nights before we had services for Paul in England*, a woman I know told me a story about feathers. She said when…
I suppose it’s time for a holiday recap since my Washington Coast holiday is over. So, here goes! Day 1: I arrived at Copalis Beach,…