A Little Bit Of Peace And Quiet
This website emerged from a blog called A Little Bit Of Peace And Quiet so it seemed only right and proper that this blog page should continue under that name.
Besides which, everyone needs a little bit of peace and quiet now and then.
Letter to an exhausted mother
Dear You Yes, You. I know you spend most of your life being Mum, but I’m talking to You. You, that person underneath the cloak of motherhood. Remember her? I wouldn’t blame you if you don’t. When you have children who have yet to reach an age where they are able to...
Sometimes you’ve gotta DECIDE and just do it!
A couple of weekends ago I made time to do something that I’ve been putting off. I’ve had a large canvas stashed in the corner of my guest bedroom for months… I had an idea of what I wanted to paint on it but hadn’t got round to actually doing it. Two reasons for...
When you are compelled to speak out
I found it heartening to witness the women’s marches in the US and across the world at the weekend. They were an important demonstration of what it means to be able to come together to make our voices heard. Stepping up in defence of what you believe to be right when...
Is the Christmas pressure getting to you?
So how’s life in the Christmas Pressure Cooker?? Panic set in yet? With a nice side order of too many things left on the list and not enough time? Wherever you look there are suggestions for things you should be doing, buying, eating, making, experiencing. Sod that....
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