Moving through life's seasons
Like thousands of other parents at this time of year, I feel immensely proud of our children. This week we have had the pleasure seeing Becky graduate from university with her BSc degree in Mathematics. Beneath the emotions and feelings of achievement and pride, we have other things to weigh up such as the cost; is it really worth it? Continue reading “One proud Dad, but is university worth the cost?”
I am so aware how I’ve not blogged much lately. Life seems to be flashing by so fast and I know I will easily regret not jotting down a few thoughts. In recent weeks we have seen gaining a degree, an 85th birthday and some very tender times. Continue reading “The quickest of family updates”
I haven’t blogged lately. Everything is okay. It’s not that there haven’t been things to talk about, it’s just that I’ve been a bit busy lately. Although this is a gardening update, in my mind I have a post brewing about why Boris Johnson is unfit to become Prime Minister. Regardless of that, back to the garden update…. Continue reading “A gardening update”
Just the quickest of family updates, including Hannah’s visit to Buckingham Palace! Continue reading “Family update, at the Palace!”
Yesterday I bumped into a friend on my way back from town. We got talking and he asked me what a typical week looks like. I am not too sure I have a “typical” week these days but for now, this is how my week is shaping up. Continue reading “My week”
Often on a Wednesday morning I take my mother-in-law shopping, just to the village shop for groceries. Often it’s quite an adventure as she is in her 90s, frail, almost blind, can’t hear very well and a bit of a “character” at times. Continue reading “Taking my mother-in-law shopping”
Giving a family update and tinkering with an old bike may not necessarily be the most obvious combination. You may have to believe me, there is a link, honest. Continue reading “Family update, tinkering with an old bike”