Writing Therapy – a plan for 2020
I love to write. For me there is no greater therapy. As an artist I love to draw and create art that is a reflection of my mood and loves. But as a writer I can achieve so much more […]
Christmas Eve Boeuf Bourguignon
A classic winter warming meal. It is Christmas after all. Who wants to be counting calories at this time of the year? I’ve made this dish so many times I’ve lost count, but I’ve never used the Hairy Biker’s recipe. […]
What is happiness and are we too obsessed with it?
That’s a heck of a title for a blog that focuses on the positive. Let me explain why I should pose such a question. Events in life force us to react. Our reactions both define us and betray us. This […]
Take your life back
I find Bjørn’s YouTube channel extremely uplifting and this is just one of many inspiring videos. Here he talks about the potential for brainwashing with reality TV shows and heavy handed advertising along with our unhealthy addiction to Facebook et […]
Information Overload – coping with an overwhelming amount of data
Have you ever noticed just how rich the world around you is with information? Even the subtlest ‘bits’ of information can impact you like a dripping tap in the next room. It’s there but perhaps not front and centre in […]
Tiger, tiger
I resisted the obvious urge to title this post The Eye of the Tiger. But the power and intensity that that title may suggest is no less evident in this photo. The tiger may not be an obvious candidate for […]
Take a moment to sit here
How does this image make you feel? Take just a moment out of your day to enjoy the tranquility of the setting. If it’s cold you can feel the warmth and comfort of warm clothes and maybe a flask of […]
Lose weight without exercising – 3 simple steps to get you started
Ah, dieting. That horrible, horrible word. If you’re anything like me you hate the thought of putting yourself on a ‘diet’. It’s just no fun. Especially with Christmas looming, Summer holidays to look forward to and countless parties and weddings […]