My new post series explores why people are passionate about the things they love and what makes them tick. You may have read my sister Jo’s post about why she loves to dance (and if you didn’t, check it out, because it’s a thought-provoking read!), and soon I’ll be sharing other people’s contributions too, on…
Author: Amy T
I am a writer, reader, adopter and teacher. I have started a new project called Feel Good Education and also write at Life Lived blog.
Life Lately
For those who are interested, here’s a little round up of the goings on here in sunny Devon over the last few weeks… I’ve been: Browsing lots of blogs I haven’t visited in a while. I love all the recent posts at Tomboy Style and Joy Felicity Jane. Even though I’m not a mum, I…
Happy Easter
Have you heard the Easter story lately? It is a rich and beautiful one. Imagine if it had happened today… Mary got up after a sleepless night to go to her late friend’s newly dug grave. The morning was quiet and still, unobtrusive. She took flowers as a sign of her love for him, and, against the backdrop…
4 Easter Recipes
Bank holiday weekends are perfect for taking your time over food – for loved ones, and for yourself. Here are a few recipes you may like to try, each one being something I’ve really enjoyed myself. I love a slow, easygoing brunch after a lie in, sipping coffee while reading or talking and tucking in to…
Small Things
Having school holidays makes me appreciate my job even more, and this is my first of two weeks off for the Easter break. If I’m honest, I’m miffed the weather is not better, but I am having a great time and there is a lot to be thankful for! This week’s Small Things include… *Daffodils…
Why I Dance, by Jo Painting
I love hearing about the interests and passions of others and am always fascinated by what makes them tick, so my new post series is all about why people do the things they do and why they love the things they’re passionate about. The first installment is by my sister Jo, who loves to dance……
Soundtrack for Spring
Aren’t you loving this burst of Spring sunshine?! Devon at this time of year is all breezes and colour and texture, and I love it. Approaching Easter time in Devon, especially, just feels like home to me. This weekend, the grass has been bright with the sunlight and the breeze. Everything seems to have grown…
Small Things
Another week has flown by, and the moments spent savouring the Small Things have remained as all-important as ever to me. Here are some of them… *Weekend pancakes and coffee. *Weekend baking. *Quiet evenings reading and watching TV. *Hanging out with my church group, who so make me laugh and always ask how I am. *Looking…
Frida Kahlo and Living your Message
I mentioned in my Small Things post this week that I had been reading about Frida Kahlo. She was an incredibly passionate, clever woman who lived her life with a great deal of pain. Her style choices, such as wearing traditional Mexican clothes and darkening her eyebrows and moustache, were made to make political points,…
Small Things
Since I’ve been working I’ve been finding it really hard to get any quality writing time in, but I’m still here. At the moment each day is different. I’m seeing a lot of other people’s struggles and it can be hard not to be overwhelmed by that, but I’m here and I’m still trying to…
Happy World Book Day! 5 Children’s Books that will Profoundly Impact Adults too and a FREE GIVEAWAY!
It’s World Book Day today, and as books are among my favourite things in life, I thought it was only right to do a post to celebrate 🙂 I love to read all kinds of books, but one of the things that has most amazed me as a reader over recent years is the power of…
Westminster Abbey
When my Grandma got us free tickets to visit Westminster Abbey, I thought it would be an interesting way to while away an hour or so, but when we arrived I realised it was far bigger than I had imagined, with far more to occupy our interest for far longer than I had thought. We were…
Life Lived 