A few weeks after we got married, Paul asked me* to make rice pudding. I’d never made it before but found an American recipe and…
April is upon us again and if I’m honest I’m dreading the entire month. I remember two years ago when April Fools’ Day rolled around – Paul…
Seven years ago today, Paul proposed marriage to me when we were in Venice. So, I thought that I’d share the story with you today.…
My foster daughter got a fairy garden set for Christmas that included a little fairy cottage and toadstools for her to decorate along with loads…
This will be a short post, Dear Reader, because I am very sleepy and am going to be early. But I wanted to let you…
Way back in March 2002 my bestest friend ever whom I’ve known for, like, ever and ever came to visit me in Scotland. And she…
I’ve spent much of the weekend going through Paul’s old university newspapers and clippings. It’s strange because many of the stories feel like ghosted memories…
I have an alcohol problem. A big, big alcohol problem. But it’s not because I drink too much – it’s because I drink too little! You see,…
I picked up my medical records today so that I can give a copy of my medical history to my new GP when I arrive…
I was meant to be scanning old newspaper clippings this evening. But then I got sidetracked playing with Photoshop. So, I guess I’ll need to…
One of the things on the “to-do list” before Paul died was to purchase new bedroom furniture, including bedside tables and lamps. We had everything…
I go to the post office on my way home almost every day. And each time I put the key in the lock I hold…
One of the many tests my doctor ran as part of my annual exam last week was a vitamin D screening. She was worried that…
Today is the first day of spring, but despite the cluster of purple crocus sprouting up just outside my kitchen door, it doesn’t feel like…
I have these conversations in my head where I shout at myself for being so stressed and unhappy and apathetic, then I tell myself to…
Bob and Dave* are my kidneys. Bob to my left; Dave to my right. Both are riddled with cysts and are considerably larger than normal…
St. Patrick’s Day is awesome because everyone wears my favourite colour and that makes the world really pretty. And St. Patrick’s Day is awesome because…
Sometimes things are so crazy when I first get home from work that I can’t really sit down for dinner. Thankfully, I have quick meal…
I had a post ready about how beat tired I was and it was only Monday. But I’m not going to post it because my…
I think Paul laughed at me today. No, I’m certain he rolled on the floors of Heaven with extreme belly laughs. I think that he…