Dear Diary, Do you believe in love at first sight? I must confess I love the idea of eyes meeting across a crowded space. I actually have my own personal fantasy. 'I serve in my church and in glorious technicolor I often live out that fantasy. I am standing at the church entrance, there are lots of people arriving and I am busy exchanging hellos and pleasantries. I look …
There is a time to let go
There is always a time to let go, the trouble is we often forget when that is. I witnessed an astonishing scene on a wet, wintery night in Trafalgar Square. A busker was happily playing his set, supported by two older women who danced and tapped their feet in tune to the music. A group of tourists gathered in the square and upset his equilibrium. They were carrying a big …
My tongue is the key to my success!
Who knew that my tongue would be key to my success. At the beginning of the year I decided to give up chocolate, cake, alcohol, added sugars and processed food and go vegan! Pretty bold as I love chocolate and I don't actually like vegetables, but I'm a sucker for a new adventure and what better time to start than a new year! Before you ask, it was less of a resolution and …
Do you know my husband?
Dear Diary, When I introduce myself at the workshops I host, I often include the following description: "I'm single and someone knows my husband and just in case it's you, please feel free to introduce him!" This is often greeted with lots of laughter and of course no one takes me seriously. But I am single and someone does know my husband, but apparently I don't know that …
Brighton style
I walked past him in Brighton. I had to take a double take. This is Shaun and at first glance I thought he was off to a fancy dress party or something similar. It turns out that this is how Shaun likes to dress this way all of the time. He admits that his wife is quite 'normal'! …