Should I grow up?

It was my birthday this week.  I fell into 55 and wondered if I should grow up soon.  I decided that was over rated and I will continue being me.  It's bad enough having to...

Conversations with my mother

I decided I'd jot down some of the conversations I have with my mother.  They are often hysterical or bizarre. She's 80 year's old, and completely with it mentally and physically, but she has a...

My default apps as I start 2025

I thought I'd share my default apps as I start 2025. Mostly as an aide-mémoire for me to see how I change during the year, but you may be interested too. I like reading other...

Changing career in 2024

2024 was a significant year for me.  I took the massive step to redefine my career.   It's not easy, and in my view a brave decision.  I've been on the planet 54 years and...

The Fediverse is awkward

The Fediverse, for those who are not familiar, is a collection of servers communicating with each other -- sharing data created by people like you.  It's generally considered a Social Network but it is wider. ...

My contribution to the world in 2024

I don't like to look back on my year, or life, I'd rather look forward. However, I had this idea to blog about some of the contributions I feel I have made to the world...

Christmas Chill

Recently I redefined Christmas -- and it is much more relaxed. Now my partner and I treat it as a holiday time to spend with friends, having good food and laughs.  No pressure on gift...

Are we taking bets yet on when the Trump-Musk degenerates will buy TikTok USA? 

Human Pin cushion

At the ripe young age of 54, I have managed to avoid ever having blood taken for tests, and skipped the need for a doctor for the last 24 years.  I'm generally a healthy lump...

It's been a while

After writing fifty blogs posts in 50 days, I took some time off.  It just so happened that I was going abroad around the time my challenge ended, so I ditched the creative juices and...

Listening In?

I am not one who subscribes to conspiracy theories at all. However, a recent run in with Facebook has made me wonder. My partner and I were sitting in the local cafe bar a few...

It ends at Fifty

Recently I set myself a small challenge, and for those who follow along, you will know it was the FiftyIn50 blogging challenge.  I used a set of 50 blogging prompts created by Lou. I blogged...

A News event from my childhood

Write about a news event from when you were still in school and how it made you feel. I’m not sure I was very aware of news events when I was younger, and at school. ...

Life rules?

Do I have a set of rules or guidelines for life? Not that I'm conscious of.  I don't have a rule book, or list. However as you grow as a person, it is clear that...

Celebrity Status

I have, over the years, met a number of celebrities in a variety of circumstances. It would be vulgar of me to name drop. I prefer to think that THEY have met ME. I never...

My Writing Process

After seeing Robert’s post on the process of blogging, it sparked me into action.  I’ve been thinking about explaining my own process but figured no one would be interested.  Perhaps I was wrong?! I have...

International Roaming

Do you consider yourself to be an international person? I would say yes --  I have a home in Scotland and one in Spain, and I try to split my time between both. I was...

Everyone is Beautiful

What is your all-time favourite story to tell from all the jobs you've held? Not my career, but this one has stuck with me for many years.  I used to help friends at farmers' markets. ...

Youthful bliss

Today's prompt: What do you remember being a big deal to adults during your childhood or teenaged years? I've been thinking how to interpret this one and I have decided I am being asked what...

Observational Travel

Picture the scene.... Yesterday I am sitting on the train, as part of my day of travel.  I have three hours of confinement in the carriage.  A man and woman get on, move swiftly along...

Get Scribbling

The Scribbles blogging platform brought me back to blogging after a bit of a hiatus.  If your thinking of starting a blog, or moving to a new platform, I'd strongly suggest a good workout with...

Exercise and Me

Are you an exerciser? What physical achievement are you most proud of? Ever play any sports? No!  Do you even know me?  LOL.  Next question. 😊 That was my FiftyIn50 blogging prompt for today #44/50

Car, Train, Plane

What's the last trip you took? Today’s blogging topic is actually quite timely.  My  most recent journey is today and I am typing this as I travel. This morning I set off at 8am for...

Favourite Bloggers?

Today’s blogging prompt asks me to write a #FollowFriday with the names of my favourite bloggers or social media follows and why I like them.  I’m not sure this hashtag has the same reach it...

My Mobile and Me 📱

What is your relationship with your phone? I don't think I can deny that I love my mobile phone.  It has become a significant part of my life as you can do so much with...

Can you lick an ice-lolly?

I read a lot online, and I try to read quality not trash.  However, this has to be the worst thing I have seen this week: “Licking an ice lolly should be an essential part...

What scares you?

What is the most scared you have ever been? I gave this a bit of thought throughout the day.  I'm not sure I've been in a situation that has scared me.  It's quite a strong...

One Hundred

Can you believe it, this is my 100th blog post here.  I've been blogging for years, but then I fell away for a bit and came back earlier in the year.  I've got back into...

Enjoyment from reading Blogs

What do you like to read? Books, newsletters, doomscrolling, blogs, paper magazines? Firstly, I had to google doomscrolling!  I've concluded I don't do that.  I am far too intelligent 🤣 I'd say most of my...

Stuck for writing ideas?

I recent came across a website that gives you a random blogging idea, for those times when you're feeling creative but lacking a topic.  I'd been thinking of doing a similar website, so rather than...