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Happy Easter!

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

Give thanks that Jesus died for you and rose again to save you from your sins. And don’t go too heavy on the chocolate… best wishes, Helen

Marathon

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

I’ve wanted to run a marathon for at least the last 25 years. While I’ve run loads of other races, I’ve never made it to a marathon. It’s a dream that just won’t quite go away. And my joints aren’t getting any younger. Something stops me from dipping my toe in the water. I know […]

Home sweet home

Friday, February 25th, 2011

As we couldn’t see the mountains anymore for thick fog, which looked like it would be hanging around for a while, we decamped back to the lowlands a day early. The teenagers were deliriously happy. Now they can lie around in their bedrooms at home doing nothing of consequence instead of lying in their room […]

Making the world a better place….

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Sometimes it’s the little things…. that brighten my day… when things are hurting… What would I do without a nice cup of tea and a biscuit? So soothing. The world always looks a little brighter after a couple of digestives or a custard cream. Even though I know I shouldn’t. Naughty but nice…. Helen

Moving again

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

I’m pleased to report that my poor old back seems to be pretty much healed and barring a slight ache when I overdo things I’m back in action again. I’ve managed yoga and pilates and have even been for a very gentle (read SLOW!) run. Luckily most of the ice has melted in the woods, […]