Does anyone do this any more? Think about it. How often do you stare into space and let your thoughts drift? My guess, for the majority of people, the answer will be rarely. I also surmise it’s not something you’ve given any thought. The reason why people don’t indulge in this kind of mindfulness any… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – Day Dreaming
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I love a Funny Story!
Sometimes we hear a tale that really tickles us. A few weeks ago I heard the TV celebrity Graham Norton being interviewed on the radio. It was a fascinating conversation because he is also a writer. I read one of his books a few years ago and enjoyed it. He does a lot of research… Continue reading I love a Funny Story!
And There’s More…
I think of myself as an eclectic person because I can’t help trying new things. This blog has always been about reading and books, although I do occasionly drop in something extra. If you have ever looked at my home page, I’ve say that stories are around us every day. Everything is a story if… Continue reading And There’s More…
Oh No! Disaster!
I cross stitch squares for a charity who makes quilts for children with life long or life threatening illnesses. I’ve been doing this since 2012, when my adopted sister received one. On Sunday I had an email to say that the fabric used for one of the quilts I stitched for had bled when washed.… Continue reading Oh No! Disaster!
Goodbye 2024
When you have seen six decades of life it’s hard to believe that 2024 is a date, never mind 2025. When I was a child, it was a future of robots and flying cars. But, here we are, in normal life. My husband has always hated New Year as he tends to look back at… Continue reading Goodbye 2024
What Are They?
Recently my sister and I were walking in the local park with the dogs when we came across piles of earth like this. What are those, she asked. Immediately, I was transported back to being a young child. When we went camping, Mum would cook dinner and Dad would take us out. He’d find a… Continue reading What Are They?
Karen’s Chat – Who is She?
I downloaded a book the other day because I saw the author advertise it for free. A number of times the sentences started with or contained she, and it confused me. Who was the she, the author was talking about? It took me back to my mentors who, when editing my books, constantly asked me… Continue reading Karen’s Chat – Who is She?
Just Beautiful – Cross Stitched Pictures
In 2012 I began stitching for Love Quilts UK. They provide quilts for children with life threatening or life long illnesses. I stitched lots, and then stopped in 2016 when we moved house. Then earlier this year I wanted to stitch again, and there is only so much you can do for your friends and… Continue reading Just Beautiful – Cross Stitched Pictures
Tears, a Poem
I came across this the whilst looking for something else. It’s never been published before. The pain of losing a parent is hard and I can almost hear the rawness of these words. Or, maybe it’s remembering how bad it felt that September day in 2010. Not only did I lose my mum that same… Continue reading Tears, a Poem
Karen’s Chat on the Amazon Back Office
Do you ever go into the ‘Manage your Content’ for your Kindle on Amazon? I haven’t been for a long time, and was having difficulty downloading a book. Each time I sent it from the back office, when I opened my Kindle, it wasn’t there. (It turned out we’d changed our Wi-Fi and I forgot… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on the Amazon Back Office
World of Stories 