Happy autumn, everyone! My favourite time of year is finally here. The weather is cooling, and I can feel the crispness in the air. The sun hangs lower in the sky now, and while it's still bright, there’s none of the oppressive heat that comes with summer. I love this in-between season, when everything feels …
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"The Assistant" by Nicole Trope is a riveting novel that centers around Grace and Ava, two women whose lives become intricately entwined. Grace, with a troubled past marked by poor choices, seeks redemption and a fresh start by taking on a new role as an assistant. Her new employer, Ava Green, is grappling with the …
I've been thoroughly enjoying bird watching from home. It's truly a joy to witness the tiny beings relishing the bird food I set out for them. They've become regular visitors to the little corner in the garden where I place the food and they quickly devour it all within just a couple of days. It …
Hello! Is anyone still here? Do you visit this blog? Is blogging still alive? Who reads blogs in 2024? I'm trying to revive this blog. I read some of my posts from a decade ago and it refreshed a lot of memories and I thought I should keep the diary going and record all random …
Found this post from 2014 hidden in my drafts. The son must be around 5 years old when he came up with this song. The fish is in the pool the fish is in the pool f f f f f the fish is in the pool A cat is running by a cat is running …
In the yearly update, the boy has turned 14! The screen is his best friend. There's a lock now on the phone and am trying to crack the password without success. The early morning hugs continue but are sometimes forced or forgotten. There's some role reversal. He comes to tuck me in bed now. I …
Thanks to Canongate for a review copy. A Corruption of Blood is the third chapter in this wonderful historical medical mystery series set in Victorian Edinburgh. Although each book is a complete story, the larger and ongoing character arc of Raven and Fisher builds up with each book. I think they should be read in …
Last week, I completed 13 years as a mother in this world. Such a long span of time that went by in a whirl. The son/kiddo/brat has turned into a fine young man, though he spends too much time in front of the screen. The bane for all parents in this age. Having met his …
In my heart, you are always in your 60s and am always in my teens! I terribly miss the good old days!
Sunday 10th Jan 2021 - Another day of ups and downs. Ups in the morning with some key decision making. Come evening, undoing those decisions. This is the second time this has happened and hopefully the last. Going into this, I had thought that I won't be taking the pressure and stressing over it but …
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