My delightful sunroom is perfect for self-isolation during these crazy days. Pop in for a virtual visit! #stayathome
How did AA help me through the long hot summer?
The Serenity of a Sunset
Far from the madding crowd
Finding Zen in gardening and poetry
Finding Zen in gardening and poetry A while ago, I was inspired to plant some bright colourful flowers in my sunroom/conservatory/hothouse/she-shed/glasshouse/orangery - call it what you will - and I marvelled at the peace that one gets when digging, planting and creating something new. It's a kind of zen feeling isn't it? Maybe I should …
Welcome to my ‘Happy Place’
If you were asked to show us your Happy Place, what would it look like? Where do you go when you need to think? What do you do when you need to restore yourself, to ready yourself to take on the coming week with energy and verve? How do you get your sense of humour …
Losing myself in a book
Is reading a form of Zen? Do you find yourself getting caught up in what you are reading, so much so that you have to stop for a moment to remember that it isn't real? I do all the time & I love the sense of escapism that a book can give me. Once when …