I maybe blonde but could I live off grid ?

In today’s world there is very little of this, we are forced to, the powers that be would say more cajoled in a sort of way to tick cookies, fill in personal info for databases, provide ID at every turn and be recorded on CCTV ! I think it would be almost impossible to be off grid  A basic phone…

I maybe blonde but is there a new C word !

I almost got to screaming point a few weeks when yet agin, 3 times on the same day, with 3 different companies all used the same reasoning why … something couldn’t be processed, be refunded or could not be set up … and that word is ‘covid’ I completely understand the enormity of this virus, I understand the devastation and…

I maybe blonde but all it takes is a smile

I met a girl in the park …  sounds like the start of a novel but it actually happened during lockdown and now we have become friendly acquaintances with a similar appetite for travel and adventures let me explain …  The restrictions on going out during lockdown was particularly hard for me as I love the outdoors, the sun, and…

I maybe blonde but … keep calm & drink tea

How my Valentine’s Day changed my isolation time ? It doesn’t sound like a Hollywood best seller but it’s my story and how change is good for us even if we think it isn’t On February 14th 2020 my life changed ..  And one month later all our lives have changed for ever  When I say my live changed … injuring…

I may be blonde but my top 5 places to go in London

Top five places to go in London Savage garden LDN (Formerly Sky lounge bar) Double tree Hilton Tower Hill The bar is on the 12th floor with unbelievable views over the Thames and to South bank and then back to The City, The Gherkin etc The outside area has comfy seating, patio heaters, blankets and fantastic atmosphere day time or…

I maybe blonde but still a half glass full girl !

I have recently experience two things I have not ever previously done ! And that in 53 years in this day and age has to be amazing  ! 3 weeks ago I fainted whilst walking along a busy street and was whisked by ambulance to my local hospital. Within 3 hours I had been assessed, blood samples taken, X-ray on severely…

I maybe blonde but love a good feel of a book

Top 5 December books  ( ones read or leafed through, online or paperback) Delia Smith Christmas cook book – try the veggie options .. celery and blue Stilton soup  Agatha Christie – The autobiography, re reading after many years Miss read stories, 1960’s stories of local school teacher and village life Wartime cook book by Marguerite Patten, making economical Bourbon…