I've literally just had a surge of inspiration after posting on LinkedIn. Stranger things have happened just after I've decided to paint my nails! If you've tried to type with wet nails, you'll totally feel my pain. So what did I post? Well, it was this... 'How does social media make you feel, honestly? Does… Continue reading Social media and mental health
Category: Mental Health
Health and middle age
Well, it's finally caught up with me. A life of not quite looking after myself. I am staring down the barrel of hypertension and high cholesterol. I can't say that I am surprised, but I am still a bit shocked! You see, we have a family history of this, lots of it. There is only… Continue reading Health and middle age
For the love of Nigel (Slater)
I know, it's a bit of an odd title, but bear with. As usual with my writing, there is a point, I promise! First of all, I bloody love Nigel Slater and have done for over 20 years. He first burst into my consciousness late 1998 with his TV program on channel 4, Real Food.… Continue reading For the love of Nigel (Slater)
Write a letter…
I have been working with my coach on my confidence. This may sound an odd thing, as I am pretty gregarious - but that does not always mean I am confident! One of the things she suggested was writing letters which never get sent. These were addressed to three people who had caused me some… Continue reading Write a letter…
Hair – not not the musical
Hair is a funny old thing when you're a woman, isn't it? Everyone seems to have an opinion on what you're supposed to do with it! Imagine how it gets when you become a lady of a certain age? Yep, it's worse! My hair has always been a source of comments, from bullying at school… Continue reading Hair – not not the musical




