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Tales from Japan 1: Musical trains and Musical Toilets
I’m starting our travel tales with my two favourite things from Japan: the trains and the toilets. The trains were always on time, and they ran frequently. On the underground, if you missed one there’d be another one along in a few minutes, often accompanied by a satisfying little tune on the platform to announce … Continue reading Tales from Japan 1: Musical trains and Musical Toilets
I No Longer Lack a Substack: getting over myself to try a new track
Ok, so that was more rhyming than was necessary, I apologise. I'm just excited because I finally started a Substack! It's called Rae of Sunlight, and you can read the first post and subscribe by clicking here: Sweet Relief It feels so good to have done something I've been procrastinating about for so long (at … Continue reading I No Longer Lack a Substack: getting over myself to try a new track
Kindness at the checkout: Can I interest you in some good feelings with your purchase today?
I found myself wandering the lonely aisles of the early morning supermarket the other day. Somewhat distracted, I added bits and bobs to my trolley. When I got to the checkout, one of the items I’d picked up (a bundle of breakfast bars for the kids) wouldn’t scan. ‘There’s no barcode,’ said the lady at … Continue reading Kindness at the checkout: Can I interest you in some good feelings with your purchase today?
Signs from the Universe & Remembering my Writing Why’s
Hot water bottles and fluffy socks have been making an appearance in our house, so the summer must be over. I’ve been searching for something to write about. The first blog post after a break is always a bit rough. I considered an entire post on the weather (the favourite conversation topic of us Brits), … Continue reading Signs from the Universe & Remembering my Writing Why’s
On my patch: welcoming the wildflowers
Our garden has been popping with colour lately. A few days away in the van and we came back to a front lawn carpeted in yellow and purple. I think they’re cat’s ear and heal-all, but I’m new to this plant identification malarkey, so if anyone knows different please let me know. I love how … Continue reading On my patch: welcoming the wildflowers
Making Progress, One Step at a Time
When I started this blog, I wrote a lot about my over-thinking tendencies. They were part of what drew me to writing, and I thought they were part of me. I’d grown up being told I was a worrier, and my personality certainly seemed predisposed to worrying, so worry was what I did. I worried … Continue reading Making Progress, One Step at a Time
Ditch Diving in a Dress: a Countryside Adventure
I’ve been spending too much time at my desk lately. The hellhound’s forlorn glances spurred me into action last week with a long walk across the fields. I’d planned my circular route, which involved the big dangly carrot of a stop at my favourite countryside café for lunch. Forty minutes into the walk I hit … Continue reading Ditch Diving in a Dress: a Countryside Adventure
A Story of Hope: white bison born in Yellowstone Park
I very seldom read the news, but the headline of a white bison born in Yellowstone National Park and its significance for Native American tribes grabbed me. I've been interested in Native American wisdom since I was a child. My Dad had a framed picture of a Native American Indian and a wise proverb underneath. … Continue reading A Story of Hope: white bison born in Yellowstone Park
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