life in the raw

Jessie…

I have been suffering with one medical thing or another for most of my life. Most…
A Sorry Saturday…

It is gloomy outside today, and despite having the light on in my office, it feels…
Silent Sunday…

Did somebody mention snow? Maybe not down here in Hampshire… Wishing everyone a glorious Sunday… 💖🍃🍂
State of Affairs

It could easily become misery city around here these days. For months, my sister has been…
Could this be the day I get to go outside?

After days of struggling, trying to establish a subscriber form, and writing the long-awaited newsletter, there…
Magic Monday…

I chose this image on purpose, as I am going to try to conquer one or…
A Hitch in the Scheme of things…

A Swan Song I heard this phrase a long time ago, and it has stuck with…
Review for Close to Home by Alex Craigie #Family Life Fiction

“The book is brilliant. It reads like a memoir and grips like great fiction should –…
Brilliant news from my Bonsai!

My sister came racing back indoors after watering my bonsai. I was amazed, for she never…
A Sad Reflection…

It was lovely to see all those entries from the ‘Six on Saturday’ gardeners when I…