Nonsense poems have delighted our childhoods and colored our imaginations to portray that anything is possible. Children delight when we recite them. My Welsh Grandmother would make up her own. I went like this. Lauren a boren a wick stick sporen, a rye leg, a bow leg, a bumpkin Lauren.…
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Did you know Nutmeg is an aphrodisiac? With so many of us looking for alternative methods to lift our spirits, it is worth taking a look at spices and what they have…
I was once told the name means Health for All derived from…
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The chance to voice deep thoughts wrapped in wisdom – waiting for exposureI listen, listen depicting the silence as caution takes over, and I am once a child obeying her teacher. I sit opposite you…
My travels have directed me home for a short while, however, I would love to invite you here for the festive season We often find the best-laid plans have a plan of their own and…
The house is rented I have said my goodbyes and following a quick visit to a friend in Barcelona I have now arrived in Fez and feel like I am traveling again. Fez is in…
I was excited to meet up with Ana Abascal, the new owner of the Restaurant Pura Vida, perched on the outskirts of the Jalon Valley, a small town of around 5.000 people nestled in the…
There is an energy in our valley. It feels pure and cleansing. The summer grasses have turned golden and a breeze washes through the long wispy grass, you can almost hear it. The old stone…
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We dared to dance in my backyard A childhood tumbled and hard we rhythmed till the clock had struck we really did not give a fuck but we did. Come and take me to the…
I woke from a powerful dream hearing the voice of my first husband from so long ago. He was asking me to call him. I started to write everything down and it seemed that only…
This means that La Gaia, my beautiful home will be available to rent again. This time for six months to a year This is ideal for any family looking to move to Spain. Nestled between…
‘I love your top‘. said the bubbly voice projecting compliments, stunned and taken aback, the apologetic response is always the same, who so ever the receiver may be. “What this old thing?” Are we so…
NEXT Art Café 25th June, Jalon Valley. Any art lover will appreciate the work that goes into producing an original piece of art. Looking at an original piece of work that is displayed in your…
This extraordinary set of powers we learn to suppress as we get older and allow life to get in the way. It happens to most of us, we forget that we are born with this…
‘I sense you do not have a plan’ he said sitting there looking all organised in his suit, sipping the coffee I had made him. He ran his fingers over the page he had previously…
Life as an Ex-pat – Immigrant- Incomer – whatever. Things you should know. ‘But are there many ex-pats living in your village?’ The dismissive tourist inquired with a hint of negativity. He was viewing a…
‘I’m bored!’ I shouted to my mum. My six-year-old self with a tantrum was declaring the reason for my mood. Expecting some sympathy and somewhat to my dismay, I received my reply. Direct and with…
When was the last time you put your foot in it and had to dig yourself out of a hole? Recently, I have had word block, which is why I have not been appearing with…
I took myself back to the dream of life, stretched far, its fingers waving in the wind, loose and without direction. I have miles to tread. Un-perturbed this journey beckons. I took myself back to…
Nonsense poems have delighted our childhoods and colored our imaginations to portray that anything is possible. Children delight when we recite them. My Welsh Grandmother would make up her own. I went like this. Lauren…
Did you know Nutmeg is an aphrodisiac? With so many of us looking for alternative methods to lift our spirits, it is worth taking a look at spices and what they have done for us…
I was once told the name means Health for All derived from ancient greek. It is not surprising, it is placed in one of the healthiest climates in Europe. Artists flock here for the crisp…
I just discovered some book illustrators and cover designers were never credited by Collins. In particular the first UK editions of Agatha Christies Murder on the Orient, published in 1934. Maybe Collins were not alone…
Using writing as a therapy to get you through a broken relationship. I hate break-ups, they can get messy. Rational thinking gets over-emotional and nonsensical. If you are the one who has been merrily sailing…
Imagine for a moment what it must feel like to be on life support. Your arms and legs have been chopped off, a machine works your internal organs, and even your thoughts are manipulated so…
Our answer to the door of peace, comes where we keep our dreams and sleep. Rest assured my words will shout, my tired arms. reaching out. First one then two and more words flow, upon a crafted winter wind. There is no stopping then…
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Campello collection. The many soft and silent footsteps walked up Church Street…
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