I say crying is good for you a release of endorphins your mind and body sorely needs. It’s a lie. Crying hurts, his now more than mine, every tiny tear stings, and my head hurts and hear aches as if I were crying, same as when I am crying. With …
If you follow us on social media at all (check our links out in the sidebar) you’ll know that I ended up and in hospital the other week, and that my allergies are a little out of control right now. Allergies aren’t always about deathly reactions and epi-pens; millions of …
So last month we went America for ten days and for me this is my second trip to the US. My first trip was four years ago, the first summer after my wife and I married. This time I knew what I was getting into, and I knew what to …
This weekend we had our little crocodile christened at our local church during family service. To start with, you should know, I’m not religious. I’m agnostic at best. I like the idea of there being a higher power even if I don’t necessarily believe in one. I believe in fate, …
Welcome to the August recap – a big month in terms of travelling but not so much in terms of entertainment! Check out the QLF Aaugust! So we’re still working on RuPaul’s Drag Race – going backwards for some reason. We’re on season four right now that is one of …
This weekend was the Aberaeron Carnival – my favourite event of the year and one of the times I will let myself get swallowed up in a crowd like that. However nice this weekend was, it was marred for me (and many others) by racism. Blackface So, for the carnival, …
Being a teenager is not easy what with the raging hormones and boiling tempers. However, things could take a seriously awkward and disturbing turn if in addition to being a teenager; you recognize gender issues as well. Suddenly, the otherwise supportive family and friends are not so supportive anymore and …
If you follow my instagram you’ll have noticed we were in America last week. For ten days. We took our son and our fourteen year old nephew Taylor to celebrate Snappy’s birthday and visit his American family. My in-laws hadn’t seen him since he was born and the rest of …
Today is my son’s first birthday. I can’t quite believe it’s already been a year. I can’t quite believe it’s only been a year. He’s now a little boy instead of a little baby and I could not be prouder of how far he’s come i. n the last few …
When Bread listed the subjects her blog covers, I decided to write about cats. Since my own blog Dog Days and Delights relates to parenting and creative writing, and the other blog that I write for is Worthing Mums (the clue’s in the name), my cat doesn’t get much of …
