Category: story

The story behind Mama’s Closet (part two of six)

December 22, 2018

“We have more of a say than charity shops, we only accept good quality items in good condition, so you won’t find anything excessively worn here. And of course we specialise in baby and children, so if we don’t have something you’re looking for, it will probably come in quite quickly.” #part2of6 #instalifestory #businesslifestory #businesswoman … More The story behind Mama’s Closet (part two of six)

From esteemed neurosurgeon to lung cancer patient

January 31, 2018

From Dr Kalanithi, esteemed neurosurgeon at the prime of life and career to Paul Kalanithi, patient with irrevocable lung cancer.  When Breath Becomes Air will take your breath away at the sheer irony of this true life story. It’s tragedy enough to be diagnosed with cancer yet to be on the receiving end, when it … More From esteemed neurosurgeon to lung cancer patient

A Nun’s Story

January 18, 2018

Shirley Leach had it all – wealth, health, success and even true love. A rosy future indeed lay ahead for the once debutante. But with a heavy heart, Shirley called off her wedding to the very eligible Jeremy. Why? Because she answered a calling to become a nun! Sister Agatha’s life story of choosing poverty … More A Nun’s Story

And… though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good…

December 24, 2017

… Christmas! as described by Scrooge’s nephew in A Christmas Carol. I’ll be reading this Christmas ghost story at dusk to my little ones – Christmas Eve! We recently went on a Charles Dickens walk through our local high street with Paul Baker from London and Barnet Walks ( https://www.facebook.com/Barnet-and-London-Walks-709257105776099/ ) and discovered some great local links; … More And… though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good…

#GrannyWisdom – don’t let their knowledge and wisdom remain a mystery!

May 1, 2017

Social media was set ablaze recently with people getting involved in a conversation using the hashtag #GrannyWisdom . YouTubers, Instagrammers, Twitterers, Facebookers and Snapchatters, asked their grannies a whole host of questions as part of an experiment to link the generations. While writing her book titled ‘Doing It’, YouTuber, Hannah Witton spoke to both her … More #GrannyWisdom – don’t let their knowledge and wisdom remain a mystery!