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A Look back on 2020 (Part 1)

Over the past few years I’ve enjoyed looking back over my blog to review the highs and lows. To see how many posts I’ve written, the topics and how I’ve interacted with the community. Although… 

Endings and beginnings

“What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future.” – Agnes M. Pahro I always think of Christmas as pretty much the end of the year (which… 

Letter box view

For my last Sinful Sunday image of 2020, something of a letter box view. I advise close inspection! To see who else is joining in this weekend click the lips below.

Working out who my people are

“One kind word can warm three winter months. ” – Japanese Proverb This is the year I’ve struggled to work out just who my people are. My assumptions have been challenged and my actions judged.… 

Jacuzzi Bath

We are lucky to have a wonderful jacuzzi bath to soak in. Sometimes though the jets lead to a very bubbly and pleasurable experience. Such was the case a few nights ago.

Christmas cake

This year, for the first time in I don’t know how long I have made a Christmas cake. I know this isn’t the most healthy thing to eat but I hardly eat cake and since… 

Planning – 1st December

Day one of my Advent Calendar of posts is about planning. Christmas is one of those times of year that needs planning. It’s not that my Christmas is particularly complicated, but plan I do. First… 

Just write!

“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” – Stephen King I set myself a task to write more November. Having joined up with Brigit’s EROBLOPOMO… 

For the Health of it Advent Calendar

December prompt: Advent calendar It’s December and the start of advent. Whether you celebrate Christmas, another religious festival or are counting down to the arrival of the man in red, then this is the meme… 

Being thankful

This is how I feel right now as this year draws to a close and we enter the Christmas / Holiday season. I’m happy and thankful to have got this far, unscathed, but I can’t…