Sitting by my window looking out over the valley on this wet and windy December morning, I am thinking of how far I have come in one year and how much my life has changed – and for the better. … Continue reading One year on – 2018

Once a year this time arrives for us all, but this year is a special one. I can now actually take full retirement. However, I am not quite sure that is going to happen. I have never thought that I … Continue reading The week of my birthday

The main photo is the sunset that I see each night from my new home Wow!  I have to start this piece by saying how incredible a period of time it has been since the last post. As you know … Continue reading New house, new beginnings, a new life

So, here we are. My offer to buy a house has been accepted with the commitment to buy, documents signed on the Friday afternoon. Saturday afternoon, the signing of final documents for the sale and subsequent payment of my old … Continue reading The weekend before moving and Sophie’s first day of working

The main photo is a view from the house I am interested in buying – and although it’s hard to tell from the image, the garden is generally Southerly facing and located in the picturesque old part of the town … Continue reading Synergy… I hope that is what I experenced!

No. this is not about me having a manicure, but a reminder of my guests’ nails when we enjoyed a very memorable evening. I am also aware that it’s been a while since I posted an update. But I have … Continue reading I never thought it would be possible now!

Not surprisingly, I believe that I have managed to put my foot on the brakes pretty hard to get back control of my life again! I have made a real effort to slow things down. And if you have been … Continue reading Feeling good about the future