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August 18, 2023
#SoCS August 19th, 2023 -The First Three Words
Linda’s SoCS prompt… Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “the first 3 words of the first full sentence.” Okay, follow me here. This is what I want you to do: 1. Grab the closest book to you when you sit down to write your post. 2. Open it to a random page. … … Continue reading →
When Your Boy Grows Up
It’s been a big year for Lil Man. A-level exams sat. Now, you have to remember that his year group of children never sat their GCSEs due to the pandemic, so these were the first official exams they were faced with. It was nerve-wracking for us as parents, too, since with all the home-schooling and … … Continue reading →
August 15, 2023
One-Liner Wednesday – On A Break
“It’s time to switch off, recharge and appreciate life in realtime.” Ritu Bhathal For Linda’s #1LinerWeds Challenge
Book and a Brew with Ritu – All Good Things by @MrsAmandaProwse #NewRelease #BookReview @AmazonPub
Loving this series! Today, I can barely contain myself as I have got my dear, dear friend and hugely prolific author, Amanda Prowse visiting for a cuppa! Hello, and welcome to But I Smile Anyway, Mandy! I am so happy you have popped over for a chat! Before we start, tell me what you’d like … … Continue reading →
August 13, 2023
Chai And A Chat #250 #ChaiAndAChat
Good morning, Peeps! Another Monday has reared its head. Where does the time go, seriously? At least I am still on holiday, so we can have a relaxing cuppa! I am looking forward to this week. Hubby Dearest has some days off, so we will get a mini break in. Yay! Got another online interview, […]
August 12, 2023
Spidey’s Serene Sunday #440 – Positivity
“A negative mind will never give you a positive life.” ~Unknown~ What a great quote, Spidey! I am a firm believer in the power of positivity. I’ve always touted myself as a ‘glass half full’ kinda gal all my adult life. I was probably that when I was younger, too, but I didn’t consciously think […]
#SoCS August 12th, 2023 – Envelope
Linda’s SoCS prompt… Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “envelope.” Use it any way you’d like. Enjoy! There are some envelopes that I love to receive. The handwritten ones, with the promise of a card, or an invitation. Sometimes a letter from a friend or loved one. And then there are those more […]
August 9, 2023
One-Liner Wednesday – Friends
“When friends are like family, you want for almost nothing.” Ritu Bhathal For Linda’s #1LinerWeds Challenge
August 6, 2023
Chai And A Chat #249 #ChaiAndAChat
Good morning, Peeps! I am shattered, today. I was very busy, yesterday, doing a lot of physical moving stuff about (Which I will reveal next week!) But at least it is the holidays! Time for a lovely cuppa and a catch up! I fear it may be another one of those weeks… I am up […]
August 5, 2023
Spidey’s Serene Sunday #439 – Burnout
“Burn bright, not out.” Hamza Khan This speaks volumes, Spidey. Thank you for this quote. I listed all the things that I need to do over the summer, last Sunday, and after the first few days of my summer holidays, I felt quite positive, but this week has been a bit different. Maybe I am […]
