One of the biggest challenges for me since becoming a mother is that everything is an effort. Want to "pop to the shops" because you forgot something? (Even typing that phrase makes me laugh!) Okay, then you need to talk one child into going to the toilet, grab some spare nappies for the other, get everyone … Continue reading it’s an effort
I missed my deadline to post on Sunday. And while I knew that I had missed it, I didn't worry about it. Because I was away. Because I had no phone reception. And because I had other more important things to do. I spend my life with an internal list of 'should have' and 'need … Continue reading should have
The last time I posted I was (somewhat nervously) preparing to go on my first silent retreat. And I know you are all on the edge of your seats wanting to find out how it went. "Did she manage it? The no-talking bit?" Yes, I most certainly did. Relished it in fact. I loved the … Continue reading silence … and nothing like it
I love to cook, it is my sweet spot, the place I feel most comfortable. My senses are tuned into it, I can smell when an onion is starting to turn sweet and translucent. I can hear when the pasta pot has reached a rolling boil. I can guess the amount of herbs, lemon or … Continue reading leave to rest
I have recently had a number of conversations and each time I hear the same key point "stop over-thinking". I have been living in my head again of late, and once more this internal focus has the simultaneous effect of paralysing action, and feeding the worry monster. Now, a little introspection is not a bad thing, … Continue reading look up
I love to cook, I have one bookshelf totally dedicated top to bottom to cookbooks. I love to plan what we eat, carefully choosing the best ingredients, and can't wait to get in the kitchen with those ingredients and see what I can create. I love the whole process of getting food from recipe to … Continue reading soul food