Moving through life's seasons
Today I had an almost magical bike ride with Becky, my eldest daughter. This was the first proper bike ride in 8 months! A couple of days ago I had a slightly shorter trial ride and this was absolutely fine, thereby spurring me on for today’s ride. Continue reading “First proper bike ride in 8 months”
In thinking ahead to my review 2018, there’s no denying it has been an extraordinary year with many unexpected events and blessings. It is probably easier to break it down month by month and needless to say I’m already looking forward to whatever unfolds in 2019! Continue reading “My review of 2018”
Having Becky and Hannah back home now is very special. I might have mentioned how next year will be different with Becky gettting married and so this will be the last Christmas with just the four of us. I’m fine with that, it is a joy to see our daughters grow up and take steps into their own lives. Here’s a little more of what has been going on….. Continue reading “It’s Christmas Eve!”
Thankfully everything’s falling into place for Christmas. The Christmas tree is up in the sitting room and odd bits of tinsel through the house. Everyday the postman brings a few more Christmas cards which we open eagerly looking for newsy news from our friends and far flung relations. Our two girls are now home, almost. Continue reading “Everything’s falling into place for Christmas”
Never let it be said I’m extravagant or careless with money. Having said that I do sometimes have a tendency to throw money at problems. And then there is the 65p watch repair…. Continue reading “The 65p watch repair”
Lately my DIY mojo has dipped and this has occurred at a less than ideal time but our friend Clive has rescued us. Recently we had a little flood in our bathroom (you’ll need to ask Rachel about that!) and this has necessitated the need for a makeover in our bathroom. I’m not feeling as confident as usual when it comes to DIY but I’m sure I’ll snap out of this soon.
Continue reading “My DIY mojo”
My elderly mother, well into her 80s, has been contributing to the ‘at the going down of the sun’ exhibition, currently on display at Bristol cathedral. A few days ago I had the opportunity to visit the exhibition with my mother. Continue reading “At the going down of the sun – exhibition”