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Reflecting: It’s okay not to be okay
This is normally the hour on a Sunday when I press publish on my weekly book review, however this week I am going to take a break from that series. Last week was tinged with a visit from an old foe, and so I found myself binge watching ITV’s Poirot in between work and gardening,… Continue reading
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My Week in Words
Happy Sunday Readers! If you live in the UK then, like me, you’ve probably been making the most of the glorious sunny days that have blessed us this past week. In the evenings however, we are coolly reminded that it is only April, when the sun rolls down the horizon and the air takes on… Continue reading
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My Week in Words
30th March 2025 I apologise for being slightly late with last weeks post, I could provide some mildly valid excuses, but I was tired after a long week and spent most of Sunday lazing in the sunshine (after all we must make the most it). The hustle and bustle of last week meant I was… Continue reading
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My Week in Words
23rd March 2025 On this grey and drizzly Sunday I have taken refuge in my local spa, a brief weights session, a dip in the pool, and a book to finish just about distracted me from the gloomy outdoors. This week we travel to Ancient Greece to trace the story of an exiled goddess; to… Continue reading
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My Week in Words
16th March 2025 Welcome to a new series where each Sunday I write about the books, articles, or other literature I have read in the week prior. Having struggled with writer’s block for the past year or two, I am diving head first back into the creative pursuits that bring me joy and inspiration. I… Continue reading
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Book Review – Appointment with Death
Appointment with Death is an interesting read because it focuses very much on the morality of murder. The victim is one Mrs Boynton, a despicable old bat who revels in the emotional torture of her family. We spend a few chapters viewing the effect Mrs Boynton’s controlling and narcissistic personality has on those around her.… Continue reading
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Book Review – 365 Days of Happiness
‘365 Days of Happiness’ is just what we need during this most chaotic of years. Continue reading
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Wild Garlic Pesto with Parmesan and Lemon
If you go walking in the woods and notice a familiar, slightly garlicy smell, then it is likely you are near a patch of allium ursinum, more commonly known as Wild Garlic. This distant relative to the onion grows between late March and July in moist woodland throughout Europe and Asia, and is perfect if… Continue reading
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Honey Roast Parsnips
When you think of food associated with February it’s most likely heart shaped chocolates, perhaps an Easter Egg, however February is also a time for Parsnips, an adaptable root vegetable high in vitamins and minerals. I haven’t yet found a dish where parsnips star in the solo role, however I have found them the perfect… Continue reading
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Book of the Month, January
The Cockroach, the latest work of the masterful Ian McEwan, is a dazzlingly satirical reflection of our current political climate. Continue reading
