We have had some late nights, long days and big emotions in our family this week. Honestly, I’m exhausted. As always, though, there are joys and profundities woven among the difficulties. I have been sharing lent updates (and other bits and pieces) on my Substack, here. I am finding our lent activities quietly hopeful and…
Category: Poetry
Wild and Precious
Last week was the end of the holidays. For me, it mostly consisted of errands, “DIY”, planning and sorting. Perimenopausal hormones were getting me down and the children’s school anxiety was steadily building. It was a transitional week, a return to work and focus and the normal demands of normal life. I listened to an…
Autumn Small Things
It’s officially Autumn, my favourite time of year. I love the frosty mornings, and the warm afternoons and the earlier sunsets. I love how you can still get lots of outdoor time in, as well as the cosiness of curling up with a hot drink and a good book. I love how Autumn feels like…
Happy World Poetry Day!
Poetry has become just my favourite. It’s my favourite to read, and my favourite to write, too. Here’s one I wrote about my children: Tattoo If I were to get a tattoo It would have your names As if I could prove By etching them into my skin That there’s nothing I wouldn’t do For…
Life Lived 