by karen | Sep 17, 2025 | Grief diaries
My father died on the 29th June, 2025. Suddenly and unexpectedly. We had no idea it was coming. This is a diary or monologue as I process his death, the grief, the life we now live without him. My father and I were close and he was my only parent after the death of my...
by karen | Sep 16, 2025 | The Menopause rollercoaster
Ah, menopause problems? We are in the thick of them. Well, when I say we, I mean me, and because he lives with me, the husband too. You see, I am too hot in bed. No, not “THAT” kind of hot, this is not that kind of blog!! I’talking about the hot flash, night sweats...
by karen | Sep 12, 2025 | Life is food
I love kale. I am not a big fan of salads and leafy veg, generally but kale I do like and enjoy. Kale’s one of those veggies that actually lives up to the hype. It’s crammed with vitamins and minerals your body loves – loads of vitamin K for healthy blood and bones,...
by karen | Sep 11, 2025 | Home and garden
We make these birdseed feeder cakes regularly, because we love to feed and watch the birds in our garden, and making bird seed feeders is an easy activity anyone of any age can do. This post may contain affiliate links. These will be marked with * for your reference...
by karen | Sep 2, 2025 | The Menopause rollercoaster
Menopause brings a host of changes that can feel overwhelming, and menopause symptoms from hot flushes to mood swings, brain fog and bone health concerns. While there’s no one-size-fits-all cure, certain supplements can help ease symptoms and support well-being during...