Not Living In The Moment

Not Living In The Moment

There is a theory that we should all live in the moment. It’s a strong one. The future is uncertain and worrying never helps. The past is done and obsessing over it will not change it. Deal with just this moment and appreciate what you have. But sometimes the...
A Word On Appreciation

A Word On Appreciation

We are taught to be polite. We say please, thank you and bless you when someone sneezes. It’s ingrained. This is a good thing.   We sometimes are so concerned by being polite we forget to say thank you for things that really matter to us. Thank you for...
The Recital

The Recital

Now, I do not wish to cause any booing or hissing but a child uttering the phrase “and we are having a recital” can cause the heart to sink like few other phrases. You want to be there to see the delight on your child’s face as the show their mastery...
Sue Perkins on Desert Island Discs

Sue Perkins on Desert Island Discs

My husband is a one. He’s used to working in an office with a radio playing so can happily work with the tunes blasting out. I am used to open plan law firms. If there’s not chatter I feel like I’ve been put on the naughty step. If there’s...
Solo Dates

Solo Dates

During one of the stickier periods of my life I regularly took myself off on a Saturday morning for breakfast and then a trip to the cinema. Those few hours eating alone, reading alone and watching alone kept me afloat through horrendous work pressure and a warped,...
Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

I love children’s books. When I give it all up and start my book shop/tea room with the bestie, you’ll find me hanging out in the children’s section reading to the kids whether they want to hear it or not.   You get immediate feedback with...