The Witching Hour (folklore): A time of night associated with supernatural events Disclaimer: Please note that what follows is an exploration of my faith. I, in no way, assert myself as learned in this field and do not intend any offence. …
Showered in Love
Save the date:Announcement of an upcoming event, asking the recipient to hold or reserve the mentioned date (Saturday 13th June from 11-2pm) on their calendar Today – right now – should have been my baby shower. With the timing of …
Is Anyone There?
Listen (verb): Take notice of and act on what someone says; respond to advice or a request I’ve felt so low this week. I had to message my boss earlier to say “really sorry, I’m logging off, this week is …
Launch Day
Launch (verb): To start or set in motion Dear actual-real-life, someone-other-than-me reader, So it’s here: Tuesday 9th June 2020, it’s “launch” day for my blog. No party, no fanfare, just a few messages to let friends and family know that …
Am I Even a Mum?
Mother (noun): A woman in relation to her child or children (verb): Bring up (a child) with care and affection (verb): Give birth to Firstly, apologies …
What are the Chances?
Chance (noun): a possibility of something happening When I was in hospital, the window in my room was ajar. Just a tiny bit. All alone, as I peered to my right, there was a gust of wind and a leaf …
Becoming a Net Receiver
Receiver (noun): a person who gets or accepts something that has been sent or given to them I’ve always thought of myself as someone who’s happy receiving. I’m the type of person who will take the last chip on a …
Music as Memory
Muscle memory (noun): the ability to reproduce a particular movement without conscious thought I’m always struck by how powerful music can be. One moment I can be absolutely fine, then a moment later a song can come on the radio …
Once Upon a Summer
Fairy tale (noun): a children’s story about magical and imaginary beings and lands Once upon a time there was a little girl called Summer, who accidentally turned herself invisible. “Oops sorry mummy, that wasn’t supposed to happen, but I’ll tell …
All the Little Things
Memory (noun):the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information Memories are just a collection of little moments, aren’t they? But how we piece together the collection is important. So I wanted to share this letter with you, it’s …