Category Archives: Thoughts

On libraries.

Posted on July 18, 2018 by vanessa

As an awkward and out-of-place teenager, books were my comfort, my inspiration and my solace. I was – and am – a voracious reader and we couldn’t possibly have afforded to buy enough books to meet my needs and so … Continue reading →

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End of 2018 round-up

Posted on December 30, 2017 by vanessa

Well, I set myself a few goals for this year and missed most of them. Like lots of people, I would have liked to have finished the year fitter, thinner, more organised and so on. However, I did achieve one … Continue reading →

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Life Lately….

Posted on February 23, 2017 by vanessa

 So far, 2017 has been a curate’s egg of a year – good in parts. I spent most of January recuperating from the vile chest infection that laid me low for much of November and December. I coughed so badly … Continue reading →

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Let’s call it a sabbatical, shall we?

Posted on August 8, 2016 by vanessa

Let’s face it, I’m never going to be one of those bloggers with an editorial calendar and posts scheduled and planned to the nth degree, but I am disappointed that after months of assiduous blogging I’ve let things slide completely … Continue reading →

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Life Lately…

Posted on May 30, 2016 by vanessa

May has been a bit of a blur what with the house being on the market, The Son’s GCSE exams, more paperwork for house purchases to work through, and trying to get more writing done. However… We’ve sold our house … Continue reading →

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