ClareJul 25, 20204 minIn which I apologise for the radio silenceI have now been back at work for three weeks, and I haven't managed to write a single word for the Blog. It's been exhausting, stressful,...
ClareJul 2, 20203 minIn which I have to start making an effortSo, after three and a half long months of being stuck at home, I now find myself on the brink of going back to work. Trouble is, I've got...
ClareJun 30, 20203 minIn which I ponder the sexiness of John LewisBy this, I mean the Department Store, not a man names John Lewis. Apologies if you are so called... A couple of weeks ago, I received an ...
ClareJun 28, 20204 minIn which I'm enjoying the kids (Part 2 of 2)As a parent, I've experienced many highs and lows when it comes to raising my kids. The lows leave me exhausted; feeling like a constant ...
ClareJun 25, 20206 minIn which I wish the kids were older (Part 1 of 2)Parents of grown-up children always say the strangest things to me: "Never wish your life away", or "you'll miss this when they're older"...
ClareJun 23, 20205 minIn which I run an impromptu Half MarathonI had been thinking about running a Half Marathon this month, and then decided against it. Maybe next month, when I've had time to build ...
ClareJun 21, 20205 minIn which I finally settle for RadoxI have a bit of an obsession with expensive toiletries. In fact, the Husband despairs at the number of parcels that arrive from the likes...
ClareJun 18, 20204 minIn which I celebrate Splurge DayI am no stranger to splurging. The Husband will pay testament to that. Unfortunately, it's not just the occasional splurge... The 18th Ju...
ClareJun 16, 20204 minIn which I accidentally dye my hair orangeThe Daughter has been trying to persuade me to dye her hair blue and it reminded me of an ill fated occasion, back in my teens, when my h...
ClareJun 14, 20203 minIn which I am clumsyI am one of those people that has absolutely no co-ordination whatsoever, and spatial awareness? What spatial awareness? Yesterday I brok...
ClareJun 11, 20204 minIn which I find the perfect strapless braI'm sure you're all with me here Ladies! This is no small feat, by any means... If you read my previous post, "In which I have a fight wi...
ClareJun 9, 20205 minIn which we have our first lockdown visitorsLast week the Government announced that it would be acceptable for groups of up to six people to meet in a private garden. So who did we ...
ClareJun 7, 20203 minIn which I appreciate my surroundingsThe beauty of my local area is quite remarkable. I frequently stop mid-run to take a photo of charming scenery and I'd like to share a few...
ClareJun 4, 20204 minIn which I introduce my ally (Part 2 of 2)Yes, this rather suggestive looking contraption is indeed what arrived in the post for the Husband... Before we start, may I just take th...
ClareJun 2, 20203 minIn which I introduce my nemesis (Part 1 of 2)The item pictured is an instrument of absolute torture, but there have been many times when I'd be lost without it. Yet, many of you won'...
ClareMay 31, 20202 minIn which the Daughter has a major fear of dogsThe Daughter has a massive phobia of dogs; it's quite debilitating really and not much fun for any of us! It all started when she had a b...
ClareMay 28, 20207 minIn which I am hypnotised (literally!)A few years ago, I went to see a hypnotists to overcome a severe phobia... The reason for this visit might sound slightly insignificant, ...
ClareMay 26, 20203 minIn which the kids have a YouTube obsessionI can't get my head around it at all, but I guess they'd say the same about my viewing habits... I enjoy period dramas, history and natur...
ClareMay 24, 20204 minIn which I make it up the hill!An odd sounding achievement, but it's something I've been trying to conquer for a couple of months now... This hill has been my nemesis f...
ClareMay 21, 20205 minIn which we disturb the peaceIt's a wonder we haven't been thrown off our street yet. Should I be worried that we've had three lots of new neighbours in just five yea...