Last week was the best and yet the worst of my life. I’m not sure I’ve ever had one like it. Come to think of it, the past month has been pretty extraordinary. Appearance on Live TV Those of you who follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram may know how I very nearly couldn't join my sister on … [Read more...]
A NaNoWriMo update – Day Five
I thought I'd give you just a quick update on how my National Novel Writing Month is going. It's Day Five, and I'm still very excited about the characters and the storyline of this novel, called A Marriage Adrift. It's early days, I know.But...(drumroll please) today I hit the first 10,000 words. … [Read more...]
Fireworks Are Not For Dogs
Our old terrier hates this time of the year (I know because he's told me). All it takes is a single firework going off and he becomes a shivering wreck, looking at me with his big puppy dog eyes, whimpering and asking for me to make the noise stop. Of course I can't. Over the years we've … [Read more...]
The 5:2 Diet and Christmas
Like any diets the 5:2 fasting diet is difficult to do during Christmas. The additional holidays, parties and the sheer amount of food associated with the season would play havoc with anyone's resolve, however bright their halo shines.During the holiday season there just doesn't seem any be any … [Read more...]
Pedigree Border Terrier Puppies!
My Terrier has featured on this blog, on my Twitter and Instagram feeds a few times. Today I got the wonderful news that our Border who most people mistake for a puppy has himself become a Great Uncle!Our old man looking regal.And here are his relatives, three beautiful 5-week-old puppies. There are … [Read more...]