It’s been such a long time since I’ve written anything here. I have spent much of the last few years writing things for other people, and feeling reasonably confident that I could make them sound smart on whatever the given subjects were, yet having the confidence to write something as myself? Finding the time to … More It’s been a while
After almost three months in Qatar, it was time to touch base in London… I spent hours trawling through various flight options, connections and combinations, trying to find a price I could justify. I umm-ed and I ahh-ed, I fought battles in my head, then I looked up and saw a man in a “London … More London Calling!
If you’ve ever met me (and even if you haven’t) you’ll likely have heard me mention my Granny – an amazing woman with a great knack for telling stories. I learned a lot from her. Sadly, she passed away in early February this year, having made it almost (but not quite) to 94. I can … More A few words for Granny
There’s something mesmerising about flames. They way they dance, crackle, reach out in all directions. Simply striking a match is really sensory experience – the sound of the friction of the match head against the side of the box, the sudden fizz as the match flashes into life, blinding you with its brightness for the … More Playing with fire
Do any of the following phrases sound familiar to you? “Waste not, want not” “That’ll come in handy one day” “Ooh – I could make something with that!” “I love making things, I just never find the time.” Welcome to my world. Having just completed the #30DayGetChuckedChallenge – where you throw out one thing … More Simple things to make with string!
Ten years is a long time. The Rosetta mission launched ten years ago, travelled millions of miles and finally landed on a comet last week. Its incredible journey took it round the world several times and it zapped around Mars too. I’ve not travelled quite so far (not in terms of distance at least) in … More Ten Years
There have been a lot of brave women speaking out about incidences of sexual harassment lately. I’ve been meaning to write something about my experiences for some time, but recent discussions have made me realise just how useful it can be to read other people’s stories. There’s something comforting in knowing that you’re not alone … More Ripples of Doubt – my experiences of sexual harassment
