I came across this and had to share it. Personal Essays is ,something I did many years ago when the children were young. They were mainly about one event, a family holiday, or a visit to relatives. There aren’t many of these handwritten articles and in the past when I re-read them, the thing that… Continue reading Writing Personal Essays!
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Anglesey Books – featuring Four Mile Bridge
Anglesey is a small island just off the north Wales coast. It’s been my home for almost seven years. I love to read books based here and to walk in a…Anglesey Books – featuring Four Mile Bridge
#DidYouKnow – The U.S. Number of WWII Submarines Casualties
I recently visited the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. Originally in honor of Admiral Nimitz, he would not have a …#DidYouKnow – The U.S. Number of WWII Submarines Casualties
Spidey’s Serene Sunday #414 – Smile
This is such an uplifting post. I just had to reblog it. “Peace begins with a smile.” Mother Teresa What a beautiful quote, Spidey! I’m all about the smile. That is me. When I started uni, before we all got… Spidey’s Serene Sunday #414 – Smile
Happy Mail
Many years ago my sister told me she watched a lot of YouTube, it was a place I never visited. These days I’m never off it. I’ve investigated and learnt about all sorts, from digital notebooks, drawing techniques and crafting. It was there that I discovered a love of paper craft, which encompasses so many… Continue reading Happy Mail
It’s the little things
It’s the little things in life that give us pleasure. The sun is shining and it’s warm for early February. Just to hang out my washing and watch it sway in the breeze, makes me happy.
Bad Habits
We all have bad habits and I had a little win by breaking a habit of a life time. But it would be a boring blog post if I told you how I’d stopped biting my nails. But, well, I’m proud of myself and it’s been a year now. They say that nail biting is… Continue reading Bad Habits
#BooksForTheHoliday – National Send a Card Day
I enjoy making cards and they are much more personal if you have made them yourself. I sometimes share cards on Instagram along with other things I …#BooksForTheHoliday – National Send a Card Day
Farther vs Further
Generally speaking, FARTHER is used when discussing only true DISTANCE and FURTHER is used when measuring FIGURATIVE DISTANCE. However, that isn’t …Farther vs Further
February Birthday Cards
This month is always a busy one for us. Boxing Day (26th December) after a busy 25th, I relaxed and enjoyed making some cards for the up-and-coming birthdays. My daughter, son, and my cousin all share the same day. My niece and her husband have birthdays the day after each other One is for January,… Continue reading February Birthday Cards