Mother’s Night
In certain calendars, Mother’s Night, or Mōdraniht in Old English, falls on 20 December, the eve of the Winter Solstice. It marks the beginning of
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Category: Life
A Lifetime
Being around children is both inspiring and grounding. I visited a local school recently to talk to a class of 5-6 year olds about space.
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Parabolic Flight
I had a coffee with a friend recently, and we ended up sharing various life stories. They had no knowledge of my past career, and
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Goodbye
Not wanting to wish time away, but I won’t be sorry to put 2023 behind me. While it’s not all been bad, it’s certainly one
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Grief
Seven Stages There is a model, called the seven stages of grief. Based on the work of Swiss psychiatrist, Dr Elizabeth Kübler-Ross, the model was
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Mabon
As autumn draws near, the air feels fresher, morning light is softer, evenings close in earlier, and nature prepares to rest. This year, we celebrate
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Goodbye
It’s traditional to say goodbye to the old year, and welcome the new year at the end of December. This goodbye is a little different.
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From Me To You
The increase in using electronic methods to connect with others meant I was able to attend a virtual Macmillan Coffee Morning in September. It was
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Swans
A short post today, about the relationship between swans and The Crown. In the twelfth century The Crown claimed ownership of all mute swans. The
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Attachment
It’s been longer than usual since publishing. Life’s timetable sometimes takes over the majority of hours of the day. There have been good-byes over recent
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