For the stuff about my life
Reading time: 2 mins It’s almost the end of January (how!) and suffice to say that life has been continuing at full speed. Plans to post more regularly (weekly) remain idealistic, but given everything else going on I’m not stressing about it. So, what is going on? Well, we are in the process of clearing my Mum’s flat to…
Reading time: 2 mins Blah blah resolutions blah blah blah. But actually, as a marker and an excuse to set things in motion I am using this new year to try and get my mindset and motivation back to tackle my old nemesis, my fitness. Largely, these days, because I’m starting to run out of energy to keep up…
Reading time: < 1 min Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and the magic of togetherness. May your days be merry, your nights peaceful, and the year ahead full of promise and happiness. Here’s to a festive season that shines bright with kindness and goodwill! Thanks ChatGPT! But seriously, I hope you all have a peaceful time, can…
Reading time: 5 mins It was my Mum’s funeral this afternoon. A huge turnout at the crematorium, and so many thoughtful messages made it oddly easier to get through the day than I thought it would. My Mum touched many lives with her thoughtful spirit and generous approach to life. I even managed to say a few words about…
Reading time: 3 mins When my Dad died, as it was the tail end of COVID restrictions, arranging his funeral was both much easier and much harder than I thought it would be. Easier because we were limited to 18 people at the service and no ‘gathering’ afterwards. Harder because I had to sit 6 feet away from my…
Reading time: 3 mins For those unaware, sherlocking is real! It’s almost a year since I last took stock of what I use daily on my Mac but having recently gotten a new MacBook Air (for work) I realised that in that time some of my choices had changed and, even more exciting, I’ve discovered some new/better ones along…