Let me introduce you to Shark, the Goldfish. Shark is a sprightly 17-year-old, who happily mooches about blowing kisses and checking out what I'm doing when I'm sitting in my favourite place at my creative space. Shark will also slosh water out of the tank to get my attention. I keep the lid ajar to … Continue reading A Story About Our Goldfish
The past few weeks seem to have passed by in a blur. Some far more difficult than others and filled with great sorrow. But still interspersed with beauty, happiness and cheer. Here's a snapshot of them. You may have seen this post (unfinished) for a millisecond very recently. Those pesky shortcut buttons doing their thing … Continue reading A Snapshot of Recent Weeks – Take Two
Helloooooo from doodle Central. Brought to you by PicsArt Color I am still on the glass doodling venture. I'm not sure why, it's just so appealing. So I have done a little more. A glass bowl So, the glass bowl. It does look like the top rim has been dipped in snow, sugar or salt. … Continue reading More Experiments in Drawing Glass
I am the first to acknowledge that my reading concentration stamina can be that of a gnat! Gone are the days of sitting reading understanding and absorbing for hours. It is a while since I have been able to read a book in it's entirety. Having said that, my love for books thankfully remains undiminished. … Continue reading My Reading List – Christian Faith Books
As I sit masked in duvet land hunkered down, with my husband on door duty for a repair. It feels like a melting pot of emotions here and in the UK at the moment. As this country's leaders try to edge us out of a 3rd lockdown, we see other countries having to go back … Continue reading What Happens Next?
It is Mother's Day today here in the UK. And for many, many people we all know that this will be an extremely difficult day. Many having taken part in doorstep vigils last night, as I myself did. But I didn't want to not mark this day. Mother's Day. A day for everyone who is … Continue reading On Mother’s Day
Trigger Warning - Discussing women's continued concerns about their safety following the disappearance of Sarah Everard I am prompted today by extremely sad news in this country, that unrelated to Covid19, a young woman Sarah Everard is still missing. I cannot imagine the pain her family and friends are experiencing. As a parent, it has … Continue reading Women Standing with Women!
