A couple of weeks ago, I did something the me of 2014 could never have imagined I’d do: I marched for Scottish independence. Followers of my blog will know I was a no voter in 2014, but you might not know I suffer from social anxiety and the thought of walking with a huge crowd…
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Thank you to everyone who took time to read my post about my learning to appreciate the indy movement and SNP. I was quite nervous admitting that I’d been blinkered and silly, and didn’t expect the outpouring of genuine compassion and understanding I undeservedly received. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised, though, as this has…
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I was extremely dismayed to read this morning that Gina Miller’s tactical voting group will not be supporting any SNP candidates at this time (sorry – link behind paywall). This makes me sad because I do admire her and the work she’s done to hold the Brexiters to account – all at great personal cost to…
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My husband doesn’t like Ben Folds. It isn’t the music he doesn’t like as my husband would be hard-pressed to name a Ben Folds song. He doesn’t know why, but he knows he really doesn’t like Ben Folds. He thinks he might have read something years ago that gave him the impression that Ben Folds was shifty…
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It’s an unfashionable view in the wake of the Brexit campaign, but I tend to trust experts. I like to hear from people who know more than I do about complex issues, because it helps me make an informed decision about my family’s future. I listened to experts during the Scottish independence referendum of 2014,…
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Here’s a confession: I used to really dislike the SNP. I’d go so far as to say I actively disliked them. Were my reasons valid? I’m not sure. I voted against Scottish independence in 2014 because I didn’t find the SNP’s case to be credible, and I believed Scotland would be out of the EU…
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One of the best features of a micro 4/3 camera is that you can easily adapt old SLR lenses to fit. I shot this with a 1958 Takumar lens that belonged to my dad.
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Still miss my little buddy on Bute. He’s been gone just over a year now, and I find myself looking for him every time we visit.
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There comes a point in a middle aged woman’s life when she decides she needs a small dog. I don’t know when it happened to me, but when the need hit me, it hit me hard. I spent a bit of time researching breeds and came to the conclusion that the best match for me…
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It can be tricky to find makeup that works well with older skin. I’ve tried lots, and I’m sad to say that the older I get, the more money I have to spend. Drugstore foundations don’t work for me any more, and heaven forbid I try to use an inexpensive mascara. Of course, my view…
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I don’t tend to make resolutions – especially in January. It’s so dark and cold, and I don’t feel like making major life changes. Instead, I try to make tiny changes that make a big difference to my health and well-being. Some haven’t stuck, but a few have. So here is a list of easy…
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I’ll be back in the new year with more reviews. In the meantime, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2017.
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Rosie, our newest rescue, might have been dog in her former life. She begs at the dinner table, steals dog food, growls at the postman, and would rather hang out with our two dogs than any of our other cats. She also sleeps in the dog bed.
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I’ve been eagerly awaiting the Gudrun Christmas Collection, and was delighted when my catalogue arrived. In the past, I’ve found one or two outfits to covet, but this year’s collection is full of lovely things I’d wear in or out of the Christmas season. Most of my favourites come from the Frida Kahlo collection. The…
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