Life

Me and Mounjaro Two Months On

The arguments I had with myself about why I shouldn’t go on it & why I was completely wrong. Plus my successes, my mini fails & the best turkey neck…

Aug 3 •

My Battle With Weight Gain & The Mounjaro Miracle

Men struggle too! How a perfect storm of events led to huge weight increase & why I’ve agonised about starting the jabs.

Jul 20 •

The Design History of the Pride Flag

And why I think it’s time to embrace the original flag and its true meaning.

Jun 22 •

Dollops of Joy #2 - Free to read!

Planning Permission News! The Best English Tomatoes I’ve Ever Tasted, Spring Lilacs & Musings on Alone Time.

May 15 •

54 Things I know to be True on My Birthday

Me, me and a little bit more about me! Did I mention me?

May 4 •

Early Blooms - My First Love

How to be ridiculously over-dramatic when you’re five.

Feb 12 •

83 Uplifting or Inspirational Movies to Bring Hope, Joy and Wisdom

Films that focus on triumph over adversity

Jan 21 •

Have Yourself a Merry Little Freeze-ahead Christmas 🎄

The tried and tested way I prepare Christmas dinner up to 6 weeks ahead! Also works perfectly for Thanksgiving.

Nov 17, 2024 •

The Truth About The Holiday Cottage

And loads of other juicy gossip from an ex-villager who knows.

Nov 10, 2024 •

Substack V Instagram - 15 Things I’ve Learned in a Year.

This is NOT one of those smug ‘How I grew to eleventy billion on Substack’ posts!

Aug 11, 2024 •

Pride Month - My Personal View

Why I will never adopt the queer word. The Bridge to 2030 Garden & the Don’t Say Gay bill.

Jun 2, 2024 •

Why I’m thankful to still be alive at 53

A joyful, yet honest account of my diagnosis with cancer.

May 3, 2024 •

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