Moving through life's seasons
Again lots happening, just the way I like it. We have of course had the general election and I assisted with counting the votes yet again. We also had a little Christmas with Becky and David joining us for the weekend. Hannah was home from college and we all wore silly hats. Continue reading “Weekly update – an election and a family gathering”
My weekly update and the windsurfing haul. Thankfully a slightly quieter week, although we did enjoy travelling with Hannah to collect the windsurfing haul you see. Otherwise some runs, blood tests, art, serving up 60 Sunday lunches and the like. Continue reading “Weekly update – the windsurfing haul”
We have had a few debates about this over the years and every now and then, I wonder if Rachel is substituting some of our foods in a crafty, money saving manner. So which is best, the upmarket brand or own label? Continue reading “Upmarket brand or own label?”
Last night we went to Sainsbury’s and it was ever-so-slightly hilarious, comical and daft with a bit of his and hers shopping going on. Just as well we didn’t bump into anyone we knew! Continue reading “His and hers shopping”
This morning I went for a run with Hannah and I forgot to turn Strava on. Strava, by the way, is a GPS app which tracks your mileage, route and pace. Initially disappointed, I’m now thinking it’s not a bad thing to do from time to time. This is really about the joy of a technology-free run! Continue reading “The joy of a technology-free run”
I like being busy. None of us know how long we have left and so I like to make sure each day counts for something (although lately I don’t always succeed). I am hoping for another 40 years but we never truly know and that’s why it’s important to do the best we can in life, making the most of the ‘here and now’. Continue reading “Weekly update – busy!”
In reflecting on life at the moment for my weekly update, there does seem to be a sense of changing seasons, in more ways than one. Continue reading “Weekly update – changing seasons”