The Plague Village
Each year, on the last Sunday of August, a ceremony is held in Eyam, Derbyshire. People gather to remember the victims of the bubonic plague,
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Category: Reflections
Things To Do
Coronavirus stories dominate news outlets twenty-four hours a day. The situation seems set to continue for a number months. For today’s post, I’ve put together
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Connections
There’s a saying that people come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I haven’t been able to track down the
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day falls annually on 8 March. I like to try to celebrate the day in some form. Last year, I talked about the
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Ikigai
I spend a lot of my reading time clicking links, bookmarking pages, and favouriting websites. An interesting article can become a day’s work to trawl
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Conversation Starter
Today’s post is a stream of consciousness. A conversation starter; or so it has proved when I’ve raised the subject. Particularly with other parents who
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January Coping Mechanisms
January can feel like a very long thirty-one days. It is perhaps the most tiring month of all. Being honest, I’ve found it a struggle.
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Rats
The first new moon of 2020 falls over this weekend. The first new moon of any year also heralds the Chinese New Year. Tomorrow, 25
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Together
There have been a number of issues which have divided people this year. Polarising perspectives have split friends and family members. Different opinions are, of
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The Season
Special time of year. Season of goodwill. Are just a couple of the terms which might be used to describe the lead up to Christmas.
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