X marks the spot
I’m 7 years old, on holiday in Newquay, Cornwall. We’re leaning on a wall looking out over one of the lovely sandy beaches as the warm,...
Life lessons 25 years on
This is me at 23 years old, arriving at Linlithgow Palace to get married. I didn’t know what the future held, other than the fact that...
This Little Girl is Me
This little girl is me, age 9, proudly clutching a brand new ‘Boots Minigrip’ camera. It was a Christmas present excitedly bought with a...
3 ways we can learn from children
Children are born expert learners. Think about a toddler exploring their world, wide-eyed in amazement, and embracing their experiences...
A story within a story
I love this book. My Grandma gave it to me when I was about 7 years old. It was awarded to her almost 100 years ago by Newcastle Upon...
Write your own story
When I saw this photo, I felt drawn to write something about it. It captures an experience that left my heart bursting with joy, and my...
Living by our learning - showing up and saying yes
This Sunday my husband Alan and I will have been married for 24 years. It feels special to be almost a quarter of a century, and even...
A tough day in the office - and a lot to celebrate
I woke feeling grumpy, had a rubbish sleep, probably a bit hormonal. (I was, as it turned out, but there was more to it than that.) Today...
Connection through grief, and staying afloat
When we lose someone close, it hurts like hell. Watching them deteriorate and suffer is even worse. In recent weeks my heart has gone...
"Can I be Wonder Woman?"
"Can I be Wonder Woman?" I ask excitedly, as I 'bagsy' my character for our game. I'm playing outside in the happy, safe, and friendly...
