Unplug

Unplug

It’s a bank holiday. The last one before Christmas. I hope you make the most of it.   I appreciate the irony of writing a piece on a website of the need to unplug. It’s even worse as I need to do proper work tomorrow and the thought is giving me panic...
Forward Planning

Forward Planning

I have been in a funk. A Garfield on a bad day funk and I’m annoyed that I can’t get out of my funk.   Mindfulness says that you only ever had to deal with the present moment. At the moment mindfulness can kiss my fabulous Scouse arse.   What is...
Girl’s Trip

Girl’s Trip

I am a great believer in the transformative power of art. Books, music, theatre and art can make you see who you are, help you define your place in the world and give you a sense of perspective on your life. That’s lovely, but sometimes what you need it to go to...
International Festival Gardens

International Festival Gardens

Some places have a really calming effect on you. Where I live in Liverpool we have lots of green space and it’s great for dog walking.   Before we had the dog there was one space that I loved more than any other. The International Festival Gardens is a five...