Monthly Archives: June 2011
Perfect Point of View
I received a review recently stating that my characters and their lifestyle appeared too perfect and therefore unbelievable. I beg to differ! My sister, whose family is the inspiration in part behind my characters in my novel Memories, probably would … Continue reading
Dwindling Congregations
Goddaughter was confirmed with all the pomp and ceremony they could muster and I was her sponsor. Torn with emotion at leaving No 1 Son behind to do his own thing; but delighted that Goddaughter was making the commitment and … Continue reading
Severing (or gnawing) the Apron Strings
No 1 Son has been on his first (and at the moment; last) Duke of Edinburgh expedition; a trial run for assessment in September, while we were away for the weekend. Torn with emotion at having to leave No 1 … Continue reading
Balancing Act
(Thank God for Wine and Tea) Having nearly reached the end of the holiday; the scales of sanity are being helped with copious cups of tea and gargantuan glasses of wine. It is a fine line we tread to keep … Continue reading