Anyone who's in the not-so-exclusive club of the 9 million peeps who have read 'Man's search for meaning' by Viktor E Frankl will totally get this. I've not even finished it, but I'm finding it as inspirational as Madonna's Virgin Tour was to the eight year old me. But unlike the queen of pop, the … Continue reading Show me purpose and I’ll raise you a fighter
And he’s off!
The boy is flying free tomorrow. 18 years old and ready to soak up some Japanese culture before camping with the grizzly bears in the national parks of America. Without us. As an independent adult. When the fuck did this happen?! Selfish emotions ran through our veins when he announced he wasn't heading to university … Continue reading And he’s off!
Being a step mum
Latest piece for the i Newspaper - just in time for mother's day 2017. It’s almost Mother’s Day again, and, while I have never produced a human from the miraculous workings of my own fair body, I believe I deserve a stake in Hallmark’s profitable day of appreciation. In fact, I say thank God for … Continue reading Being a step mum
Home is where the health is
It's housing day-eve, I work for Home Group and I've just read a Guardian article entitled 'Could bad buildings damage your mental health?' So, naturally, this is a subject I'm seriously interested in. Let's get comfy You can't really write a post about the positive impact of tranquil surroundings when the UFC is blaring out … Continue reading Home is where the health is
