Trip Down Memory Lane

Some memories you wish you could banish forever and others are so wonderful that the idea of encasing them in amber seems the most fitting tribute.  Sadly we too often concentrate on those memories that cause us pain which is why when I saw the I Challenge You writing prompt for Nostalgia I was immediately …

Getting Into Bed With Humour

Vintage and Anchor Books often have some amazing images interspersed with their book reviews.  I saw these two and they just made me smile.  It seemed fitting to end the weekend with a book – of sorts.

Writing to Recovery

My true skill in life is writing, not as in novels or short stories (although I do have some talent there) but as someone who can take the information given to them and give shape and clarity to it through the written word. I’ve worked in PR and Marketing for many years but now find …

We Are Living in a Digital World

After my first few fumbling’s into social media and the digital world I have to admit I am somewhat in sympathy. I mean I love my kindle and all that it holds but it really isn’t the same as being ensconced in a comfy chair, putting your feet up and falling into the pages of a book.  There …

Book, Books, Books

  Now I don’t know about you but there is very little in life that I consider anywhere close to a good book, except of course a great book. So to start I must admit that I have somewhat confused eclectic tastes in literature and to the amusement of many who know me am quite happy to …