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Crap poems part 11 – Coping

Welcome to another entry to my series of ‘Crap Poems’. With the news in the media being so bleak, and the weather impacting my joints pretty badly, I’ve found myself struggling to hold it together recently. Most days are tearful, with an internal struggle to decipher what’s most important – brain, bills, body or beingContinue reading “Crap poems part 11 – Coping”

Mental Resilience for Championship Failures

It takes an army to build and maintain good mental health and well-being. As I’ve said many times before, we can only effect real change with help at every level, including down here at grass roots. At least, that’s what I believe. Helping those around you and being actively aware of mental struggle being enduredContinue reading “Mental Resilience for Championship Failures”

Haiku Hope Part 8 – School

I’m not sure if my daughter returning to school this week is welcome or unwelcome news. There’s no question I’ll miss her. The constant laughing, questions about random stuff (she’s next to me asking about marshmallows right now at 8.30 am on Sunday!) and requests to play and craft together – she’s kept my brainContinue reading “Haiku Hope Part 8 – School”

Crap Poems Part 10 – Bills, bills, bills

Welcome to another Crap Poem post. I’m still on a mission to keep things as light-hearted as possible, but in a break from the norm I’ve been finding myself drawn to writing a poem about the problem every household in the UK is talking about… Bills. It’s a nightmare of epic proportions and I knowContinue reading “Crap Poems Part 10 – Bills, bills, bills”

Feel less blue with Bluey

If, like me, you are looking for ways to reduce stress, find new ways to relax or simply get some peace from this worry-filled world, this post might help. I’ve been working hard on distraction ideas for over a year now, but there’s been some research for personal purposes only, rather than finding solutions toContinue reading “Feel less blue with Bluey”

Crap Poems Part 9 – Hostile Environment

Welcome to another Crap Poem! This time I’m applying my basic, silly, rhyming stylings to a world that I’ve found impossible to be welcomed in, let alone penetrate. Yes, the publishing industry is a busy place, with many writers (myself included) desperately looking to find their tiny break. But there are rules and regulations aroundContinue reading “Crap Poems Part 9 – Hostile Environment”

Weird Words Part 5 – Bumfuzzle

Welcome to another Weird Words entry on my blog. This week I wanted to find a word that was a bit of fun. My blog posts and EVERYTHING in the media is just terrible at the moment, and that’s seeping into our daily life at home. Sometimes we need a silly break from all theContinue reading “Weird Words Part 5 – Bumfuzzle”

Stardust Sprinkles

I felt compelled to write this article after I heard in the news that David Bowie had been voted number 1 in the Sky Arts 50 most Popular Artists of the last 50 years. Great choice IMO. Back when I discovered him in the late 90’s his unique style (both in music and fashion) wasContinue reading “Stardust Sprinkles”

Haiku Hope Part 7 – Spots

Welcome to another Haiku Hope. This time I’m addressing more of what’s going on at home. Yes, we’ve finally been struck by Chicken Pox. Thankfully both myself and my partner have had it before, so it’s only our daughter with the spots. However my partner managed to pick it up again as shingles because he’sContinue reading “Haiku Hope Part 7 – Spots”

I’m officially Outside In!

It’s always a treat to offer up some good news amongst the doom and gloom that seems to be following us all around at the moment. It’s one of the reasons I never feel able to rest – I want to achieve more than being physically unwell, mentally taxed, negatively effected by the news, andContinue reading “I’m officially Outside In!”