Now in my early sixties I’ve become focused on living my best life. These posts reflect all my character traits – the eco warrior, the dog mum, the cook, the forager, the renovator, the organiser and the adventurer.
I wanted to find the best care home for my mum after a major stroke meant she would need help 24 hours a day. Here are a few of the things I learned: 1. You’ll be somewhere between braveheart and broken heart I’ve never experienced anything to compare with the pain of listening to my … Read more
As a last-minute Birthday gift I bought my other half a bread making class at the wonderful E5 Bakehouse in Hackney. It’s turned out to be a very good investment. While the time commitment for good sourdough may be a bit of a faff the results are truly delicious. His home made pizza bases now … Read more
I’ve updated this post after a year to share the results of growing out my grey hair. I haven’t turned into a silver surfer – not even salt and pepper! But I am free of hair colour… January 2016 My new year’s resolution is to grow out my hair colour to see what’s lurking beneath. From … Read more
My mum worries because I am facing a childless old age. She lives in a care home (read more about that here) and I am largely responsible for her wellbeing. She can’t imagine how lonely life would be without her family or how vulnerable she would be without an advocate. She’s right. What will I … Read more