One day, a stranger saved my life. Actually, it was probably more than one stranger and it probably happened over a series of days. And…
I think that one of the things I struggle with is being happy with myself. For a million little reasons, I’ve always found it difficult…
I like to start each year with a bright, fresh outlook; with a renewed hope for joy and happiness. But I must admit that I…
Well, that’s the Loch Ness Marathon done, and I am pleased to say that I improved my time over last year. The weather was pretty…
Today is Day 3 of Social Media Week, so I thought I’d talk about correspondence. You see, for all of the wonderfulness of social media,…
It’s been more than a year since I’ve shared some bits of inspiration and since I’m really feeling the need for some positive thinking, I…
Last week, I sent a panicked message to my Facebook friends when I learned that there were issues with Just Frances that meant the site…
I like shiny things and pretty things and interesting things. And often, as I’m walking down the road, I’ll stop to pick these little things…
I am participating in an online thing where a few people are getting together to chat through a moderated forum run by a grief counsellor.…
I had big fun tonight at The Big Noise’s Big Concert in Raploch. OK, I got wet and cold because it is summertime in Scotland and…
It’s time to answer another of your questions so I’m going back to the first request to write about a poem that has stirred great emotions for…
Today is Good Friday, a day of great importance for many Christians – including me. It’s also a day of fasting for Catholics (and maybe other religions?).…
As I walked into town this afternoon, I noticed a dandelion growing in a wall along the pavement. It was sticking out brightly against the…
I write. In fact, I think it would be fair to say that I’m a writer. And as any good writer does, I carry a…
I’ve done my fair share of falling in my life – literally and figuratively. Sometimes because I was clumsy or negligent. Sometimes because I was pushed or tripped…
Two weeks ago I shared a post that was determined by random. It was a great way to find some inspiration for writing and the…
I’ve spent the last couple of hours searching for inspiration. For what, I don’t quite know. I’ve found lists of daily adventures, blogs meant to…
Today, I decided to let the Internet decide what my post would be. So, I went to Creative Writing Prompts to pick a topic. But…
It’s Christmas Eve already. Wow! It seems to have jumped up out of nowhere. But, I am pleased to say that I have all of…
Today is my Daddy’s 67th birthday. And you may not believe it (unless you know him) but he just keeps getting younger and younger every…