Well, it’s true retirement can be hard work and yet I’m absolutely loving it. While I haven’t blogged for the last week or so, I thought I might jot down a few notes…. Continue reading “Retirement can be hard work!”
Category: family life
Our latest trip to Wales
We’ve been away once again and have paid our daughter Hannah a visit in north Wales for the third time this year. With our latest trip to Wales I wonder if Rachel and I are secretly falling in love with the area. And why wouldn’t you? With stunning scenery, a beautiful coast line, interesting communities and a feeling of being a step away from the hustle and bustle, why wouldn’t anyone in our position fall for the place? Continue reading “Our latest trip to Wales”
Things I’ve learned as a parent
I’ve found myself reflecting on parenthood, just that stage in life. The things I’ve learned as a parent have taken me a little by surprise at times. As Rachel and I are both only children, we never had older or younger siblings and therefore we were slightly inexperienced at family life. Continue reading “Things I’ve learned as a parent”
The Radio Times and my cracked ribs
I can’t believe I’ve done this. Must be one of the most stupid ways of causing an injury, just as if I were that young lad with a saucepan stuck on my head. Instead it is a case of The Radio Times and my cracked ribs. Continue reading “The Radio Times and my cracked ribs”
Walking around Rhyd-Ddu
We have been walking around Rhyd-Ddu this afternoon, that’s just Rachel and myself. One of the nice things was leaving the car at our little rented cottage and finding this stunning landscape right on our doorstep. Continue reading “Walking around Rhyd-Ddu”
So much to tell you!
So much to tell you, ever so quickly….
Rightnow we are in North Wales, at the foot of Mt Snowdon, having rented a little cottage for a few days. The reason being is Hannah’s birthday today and we wanted to come over to see her. The view above is from the cottage, pretty cool eh? Continue reading “So much to tell you!”
#ExposeChristianSchools
I spotted #ExposeChristianSchools was trending on Twitter a couple of days ago and thought I’d take a look. I think it is mostly American and therefore difficult for me to comment too directly as it’ll be out of context for me. However, it is mostly people tweeting who have gone through some kind of christian education who are fighting against it. To be fair, there are some who are supportive. The above tweet is an example of what people are saying – and clearly the advice for girls to dress modestly or else…. is wholly inappropriate.
We have sent our own daughters through a christian school here in the UK, from preschool (aged 2 or 3) to year 11 (aged 16) so I think I’m able to comment on this. I will try to be balanced as it is a serious subject and I don’t want anyone to misunderstand. Continue reading “#ExposeChristianSchools”