Helpful Blogs

The awesome thing about being in a relationship with my particular husband, is that he's my teacher in so many ways. A couple of days ago we travelled very near to the airport to meet some old friends we hadn't seen for years, who were coming to collect her mother arriving from Egypt. We were late....

There are literally thousands of self-help books available - you don't even have to pay for many of them! The e-book market is awash with freebies (and I've even added to that virtual pile!). Coaches, mentors, therapists and trainers of myriad niches abound to help us get what we want: more money;...

Last week my two teenage daughters made their first solo trans-Atlantic flight, to visit their cousins in Los Angeles. It is also the first time ever, that they have been away at the same time! This trip has been in the pipeline for months. And we have prepared! I've spoken on many occasions...

Earlier this week I wrote about the gift of having my brother’s dog to stay with us. Remember? He’s the smelly, persistent springer spaniel called Bonzo. Here’s a picture to remind you, and if you didn’t read it, you can do so here. The story of Bonzo is not an isolated incident. Many...

I'm curious about your reaction to this title. 'Wanting' is such a common way of expressing what we desire in our lives. From tiny tots we're asked 'what do you want to eat,' 'what do you want for your birthday?' We're taught from a young age, the language and experience of wanting something. The...