Have we reached the half way point, I wonder? This week we had the news that the government had finally listened and accepted that it was logistically impossible for all primary kids to get back to school with social distancing etc. So, we’re probably looking at September, but even that may be part time. I […]
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Strangled by Semantics? #BLM
One of the most liberating things about this past week for me has been the permission to just start. The permission to speak up, in full knowledge and acceptance that I am going to fuck up along the way, but that it’s infinitely preferable to sitting quietly waiting to be perfect. Done is better than […]
Captain’s Log – Week 11 – Mission Report
We knew it had to happen eventually, but it still came as a shock to the system when shorts weather disappeared after 10 nearly unbroken weeks. The wind gave us an added dimension of concern due to our lovely gazebo. In trying to take it down earlier in the week, my vertically challenged assistant got […]
Captain’s Log – Week 10 – Mission Report
This week was half term. The major difference from the umpteen weeks that preceded it? No school work arrived, so there was no tension about it not getting appropriate attention… and with our glorious new routine it meant that I got a lot done. So much more than I’d expected to, but my new “Done […]
Black Lives Matter
It has been a horrific few months for black people. I’ve seen this perspective. In truth, it has been a dangerous world for black people for centuries. Who made it dangerous? White people. Who keeps it dangerous? White people. Who can change it? Yup, you guessed it, White People. I’m an ally. I know I’m […]
Doorstep Photoshoots
I saw a question posted in one of the many groups of which I am a member on Facebook. The poster asked: Hi all. Just wanting to get some thoughts on ‘doorstep branding shoots’. So for people not wanting to venture out still but thinking of needing images. Not confined to doorstep but would be adhering […]
Captain’s Log – Week 9 – Mission Report
Heading into our third month at home together, and we are in a pretty happy rhythm 🙂 The new routine is working well, and I feel so good all day when I’ve achieved something before breakfast. Tilly earned her first reward for playing her part, and is keen to know how long it will be […]
Captain’s Log – Week 8 – Mission Report
Hands down best week of lockdown so far. We went for a socially distanced dog walk with my Mum! I was finally allowed to cuddle Monty dog too, so whilst I didn’t get to hug my parents, it was a lot closer than we’d been in such a long time. Can you see how thrilled […]