Food for the soul – welcome to my world
My life and thoughts, from my table, desk or out in the world
I haven’t been here for a bit. Life, sickness and travel have distracted the Muse… so I thought I would revisit a few of my drafted, but uncompleted blogs and polish a couple off…. I am a Keeper of Secrets. People tell me things, and I promise to not share them. Sometimes that promise isn’t … Continue reading trust
Facebook memories tells me that this blog is 6 years old today. Its one of those things that both feels far older, but also not that long ago. Time is very elastic it seems It started life as a food blog. Sharing recipes from my life. I love food, I love trying new foods, ways … Continue reading 6
After my January writing challenge, I found I really enjoyed the process and the dual writing, so I asked another friend for another couple of themes… here is– “Bravery” “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, … Continue reading brave
After my January writing challenge, I found I really enjoyed the process and the dual writing, so I asked another friend for another couple of themes… here is the first – “Willingness” All the Recovery fellowships and groups talk a lot about surrender, acceptance, doing The Work, connection, healing…. All very worthy sentiments and ideals, … Continue reading will
As is usual at this time of year; I have started a writing challenge with a good friend… this year we have to write 4 pieces – 2 prose and 2 poems; with topics decided by friends. As I prefer prose; I’m writing prose pieces with a poem thrown in for good measure These are … Continue reading silence
As is usual at this time of year; I have started a writing challenge with a good friend… this year we have to write 4 pieces – 2 prose and 2 poems; with topics decided by friends. As I prefer prose; I'm writing prose pieces with a poem thrown in for good measure These are … Continue reading rain
As is usual at this time of year; I have started a writing challenge with a good friend… this year we have to write 4 pieces – 2 prose and 2 poems; with topics decided by friends. This is my second piece – a prose topic “Friday at the UWE and a bacon and tomato … Continue reading cheese rolls and bacon baps
As is usual at this time of year; I have started a writing challenge with a good friend… this year we have to write 4 pieces – 2 prose and 2 poems; with topics decided by friends. This is my first piece – a prose topic “Unexpected Love that isn’t romantic” …. We live in … Continue reading unexpected
Its “that” time of year…. Where its only natural to look back at the previous 12 months and assess the good or the bad. I say natural, because it is for me, and others wired like me. But I assume there are others out there who just drift from 1 year to the next with … Continue reading blessed
I was recently chatting to an old friend, and I apologised for behaviour that occurred in the past. They told me it was forgotten and to not worry about it; but I hadn’t forgotten and the process of owning my part in things and apologising is a part of my healing. We’ve all seen how … Continue reading owning
Food for the soul - welcome to my world 