I’ve been enjoying a central Florida spring for last few months. In another two weeks, it will be Easter. My preparation for spring and Easter is simple since I don’t live close to my f…

when I started it was to talk about my life and what it's like to be at home a lot and not just books, so here is more about me

From museums to thrilling outdoor adventures, explore a variety of fun activities with our guide to February half term in Staffordshire!

Yesterday was Super Bowl Sunday, and it dawned on me I haven’t shared much party food. For get-togethers and large gatherings, today’s recipe is always a hit and disappears fast.This ta…

Welcome back to the blog, bookworms! January 2025 has flown by in a whirlwind of pages turned and stories devoured. This month's reading has been a real emotional rollercoaster, taking me from the...

I'm a fan of Matt Haig and I was really looking forward to The Life Impossible. I listened on Audible and the dulcet tones of Joanna Lumley

I love the ballet and I love Matthew Bourne. Swan Lake was actually Matthew Bourne's first ballet and ironically the last for me to see

Pozole or posole is a thick, hearty Mexican stew-like soup made with meat, hominy, and broth and seasoned with oregano and chiles. (The spelling depends on the region.) It can include pork, beef, c…

I enjoyed the book and was most intrigued by the second book, The Book Keeper so I was keen to read this too.

Well, here we are on Blogtober day 21 and today's theme is about cemeteries and I've decided to take this into a life story called History in the Shadows.