Layla went to the vet for her usual jabs last month, and, as always, she drooled all the way there. She never drools on the way home, because she knows the worst is over. It’s only the way there that’s the problem, because she know the Evil Veterinarian with his needles and thermometer is waiting…
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Gifting Ourselves Self-Care at Christmas
I quite like Christmas. I’ll confess it. It’s not the gifts so much, or the (dear god no) Christmas parties or (help me) huge family gatherings. It’s not even the food, or the generally accepted suitability of chocolate for breakfast and cake for lunch, although those sort of things will always endear a season to…
Beaufort Scales & Characters That Are More Than They Seem
Here’s a thing that happened to me the other day. I’d been having a lot of trouble with my shoulder, and attributed it to overdoing things on the weights, even though the problem appeared (weirdly) on a day off, while I was sat on the couch (conclusion: sitting on the couch is dangerous, kids. Don’t…
You Do Write Every Day – Writing Self Care
Write Every Day. You Should Be Writing. Why Aren’t You writing? It’s one of those things that gets shouted at us from all corners of the web, from writing books and podcasts and blogs and collective wisdom. Write every day, because you’re not really a writer if you don’t. Jack London wrote 1000 words a…
Taking My Own Advice & Practising Self-Care at Christmas
I had every intention of working throughout Christmas, going to all the social things, and plunging into the New Year at the same pace. I know there are a lot of you out there trying to do the same thing – or feeling guilty that you haven’t. So here’s the deal – I’m not doing…