Hey Friend, How are things? I am seriously considering putting the heating on, the temperature has dropped that much… But that consideration lasted for a second before being quickly discarded, because it’s only September and I refuse to turn up the heat until at least mid October. Yep, it’s all jumpers and fluffy socks in … Continue reading Saying Goodbye: A Parent’s Journey to University Send-Off
Author: Mrs E
Summer Highlights for Autumn Days
Hey Friend! How are you? According to the Met Office, Autumn officially began on the 1st September and the weather has happily agreed, flinging its rain and wind at us intermittently. And just when we think it’s ceased, up it starts again. Oh, England. We love you really. But such is the phenomena of September … Continue reading Summer Highlights for Autumn Days
All Change
Hey Friend! Hope all is well with you. You’re not going to believe this but, ever since I turned 40, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the menopause. I know, weird. But the thought of not having a week of checking I haven’t leaked, wearing dark clothes in case I do and ensuring the … Continue reading All Change
No Wi-Fi? No Problem
Hey Friend! How’s it going? I’ve been back at work this week but I enjoyed the novelty of two weeks paid time off for the Easter break and wondered why I took so many years to work in a school. Previously, I’ve had to be content with a couple of days here, a couple there, … Continue reading No Wi-Fi? No Problem
Embracing Quietness
Hey there! How goes it? The daffodils are out and the Magnolia blossoms are budding – Spring has sprung! The horrible stye has gone and my other eye has thankfully stopped twitching so, I feel somewhat normal again. I had my last day at my school this week and I’m feeling reflective. I am forty-six … Continue reading Embracing Quietness
Stressed? Me? Don’t be Silly…
Hey Friend! How’s it going? This morning the fog was so thick I could barely see the tree across the road, but the sun has since come out and burned all of that away. In fact, sitting in a sunny spot might make you forget it’s still March. I was thinking about switching to my … Continue reading Stressed? Me? Don’t be Silly…
Now Seems as Good a Time as Any…
Hey Friend! How are you? Is it still acceptable to say Happy New Year? Well, it’s still January so… Happy New Year! You’re not gonna believe this but I started writing a post weeks ago but every time I go back to finish it, it seems less and less relevant… What did I write about, … Continue reading Now Seems as Good a Time as Any…
School is in Session
Hi Friend! How are you? Summer is well and truly over as we plough forwards through a particularly wet autumn towards the bitter winter. While I love the crunch of crispy autumn leaves beneath my feet, I do not love the slimy sludge those leaves become after endless bouts of rain. That’s where we are … Continue reading School is in Session
Discover 66 Books: Your Ultimate Destination for Discounted Books
Hello Friend! Hope all is well with you 😊 Only one week left of the summer holidays… Where has the time gone? Anyhoo. If you’re a book-lover like me and my brood, you’ll want to know all about our visit to a book warehouse called 66 Books. OM saw a video about it last year … Continue reading Discover 66 Books: Your Ultimate Destination for Discounted Books
See The World… Maybe
Hey Friend, How are you? The UK summer has put in an appearance for a bit, and I live in hope that it will be here to stay for the whole of August! Speaking of summer, holiday mode is well and truly underway, which brings with it the constant requests for food, occasional ‘I’m bored’ … Continue reading See The World… Maybe









