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Chai And A Chat #185 #ChaiAndAChat

Happy Monday to you all! Half a term done, half to go until the next half term break, not that I’m counting, or anything… Right, so, have you got your drinks ready? If we were having chai I’d start with school…another bank holiday means a change to routines which is always interesting. Still, we managed to […]

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 374 – New Beginnings

“Every moment is a fresh beginning.”  T.S. Elliott Time to keep it calm and positive this week, eh Spidey! Especially after last week’s Asda fiasco! Today I am using one of my children’s experiences to reflect on for the day. Now, as most of you know, Lil Man is an avid cricketer, and all he […]

#SoCS – May 7 2022 – Phrases I Grew Up With

Linda’s SoCS prompt Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “a phrase you grew up with.” Include in your post a phrase your mom/dad/grandparent/sibling used all the time when you were growing up, or just write whatever inspires you based on that phrase. Enjoy! Coming from such a colourful background with where my family […]

The Burning Question by @Linda_Regan #BlogTour #NewRelease @fmcmassociates

I am thrilled to be a part of the blog tour for the new release by prolific crime writer, Linda Regan! Here’s the blurb! DCI Paul Banham and DI Alison Grainger are back. This time they’re investigating the tragic death of a young woman, burnt in her home. When another identical arson attack is reported, […]

One-Liner Wednesday – Teens

“Parenting teens is extremely trying… have you tried?” Ritu Bhathal For Linda’s #1LinerWeds

Chai And A Chat #184 #ChaiAndAChat

Oops! Sorry, I’m late, Peeps but it’s been a hectic Bank Holiday Weekend! I definitely need my cuppa. Have you got yours? If we were having chai I’d start with school…though right now, school last week seems a faraway thought. It was your usual run of the mill week. Nothing too crazy thankfully! About as ordinary […]

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 373 – Frustration

“A sense of humour is God’s antidote for anger and frustration.”  Rick Warren Oh, Spidey, I tell you what. If I didn’t have a sense of humour, I probably would have had an Asda induced breakdown yesterday! Peeps, are you settled for a LONG retelling of my date with disaster, also called Asda’s Online Grocery […]

April 2022 Books #AmReading

April sees me with more time on my hands as two weeks are the Easter holiday. Now, much as I’d like to block that whole two weeks to reading, I still have to be mum and wife and deal with other appointments, etc., and I must ensure I get some writing done, too. I’m also […]

#SoCS – April 30, 2022 – Zip, Zero, Zilch!

Linda’s SoCS prompt Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “zip, zero, zilch.” Use one, use ’em all, bonus points if you use all three. Have fun! An ode to my longing middle-aged weight loss battle! My zip won't do up Weight loss stands at zero lbs Zilch snacking me thinks! Ritu 2022

One-Liner Wednesday – Children and Animals

“Only a person who has never worked with children or animals says to never work with them, because if they had, they would know those are the most rewarding, but tiring, jobs you can do.” Ritu Bhathal For Linda’s #1LinerWeds