I’m not a fan of social media posts that suggest the writer’s life is perfect. I just don’t buy it! My blog, aims to show a middle-aged-mamma’s life – warts and all! If you enjoy a smile, chat and a cup of tea with a pal, I think my posts might be for you.
If you’ve been following a while, you’ll know that I love to read, so the main focus of my website has always been to share book reviews and book club questions. Nothing is about to change there – books are, after all, what keep me sane (ish!)
Book Review of Elif Shafakās The Island of Missing Trees Elif Shafakās The Island of Missing Trees isnāt usually the...
In āBlack Butterfliesā, readers are treated to a rich tapestry of emotion, memory, and history. One canāt help but be...
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is an absolute delight, a playful dance of manners that is both charmingly outdated and...
Book Review of Eimear McBride’s A Girl is a Half-formed Thing Eimear McBride’sĀ A Girl is a Half-formed ThingĀ is a tragedy...
Book Review of Salley Vickers’ Grandmothers I don’t personally like this cover of Salley Vickers’ Grandmothers. I can’t quite put...
Book Review of Into the Water by Paula Hawkins I have just finished readingĀ Paula Hawkins’Ā Into the Water;Ā thriller of the year...
Earlier Blog Posts
Iām a firm believer in the "glass half full" approach and felt compelled to share the fantastic Easter weekend I had with my...
Exploring The Richness Of Intergenerational Friendships I’ve always found a natural connection with people older than...
Positive Classroom and Library Environments Displays are a very powerful tool in creating a positive classroom and library...
Embracing Change Saying goodbye is never easy Sometimes change can feel overwhelming, but a little bit of positivity can go...
My Porsche Driving Experience My dad trying out the porsche Iāve decided that part of embracing change entails embracing...
Tiger Parent or Alley Cat? I was having an on-line catch up with a teacher friend the other evening and...