I think this is fantastic! Created with the words in the last few blog posts I think it's really interesting to see what words are included - my passion for reading certainly stands out! Created at wordle. ... read more

After a haircut and some book scavenging in the local charity shops (more news of the outcomes later) I decided to make the most of the good weather before the surrounding dark clouds took effect. Mr C and I arranged to meet in the local pub beer garden for a nice drink in the sunshine. A perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. ... read more

This BBC News magazine article caught my attention this afternoon. There is nothing I like more than pottering. At present I don't have a garden or outdoor space to potter about in, but even just spending a day pottering inside our flat can be a delight. I work in central London and find all the rushing about there quite stressful at times and dream of being able to potter through the days. I think this article is right in that "pottering" has been given bad press. A day of pottering at home can completely de-stress me and prepare me mentally for the work week ahead. Yet, when work ... read more