At the beginning of the year, I challenged myself to read 90 books in 2017, which is three more than I read last year. I’ve made a strong start and have even been able to branch out from my normal fiction favourites into a very different area. I’ve never been a ‘self-help’ book person but … More Stuff is good
We’d visited two cities on our Scotland trip so far, so we designated Thursday as the walking day. Husband had apparently found a lovely walk for us to do, but he decided not to tell us anything about it – I suspect he thought I’d complain about the distance. The problem with this being that Tim … More Scotland trip – The Trossachs; walks and whisky
I have been to Glasgow twice before, but I don’t think I can claim those as ‘visits’. Once was in 2008 on a day trip to a head office of a furniture company I worked for, and once in 2006 where I forced a Tim to walk around an empty Glasgow Central Station with no shoes on. Long story. … More Scotland trip – Glasgow; hot dogs and Victorian tunnels
Having attempted to write up my Scotland trip for weeks now, it’s about time I just get on with it. I’ve had such bloggers block lately! I’ve already covered where Husband, Tim, and I stayed – the epic Pineapple in Dunmore – which was situated directly between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Perfect for visiting both the cities. First … More Scotland trip – Edinburgh; museums and lights
2016. What can I say about this disaster of a year that others haven’t already said. I think most people got to the end of December a bit shell shocked and worn out. I’m certainly one of them. My entire year was defined by my Dad’s illness and his sudden, unexpected death. It’s hard to explain … More A place of monstrous beauty and endless dark and glimmering light
untold blisses 