Saying ‘I do’ to Mr Wright.

Saying ‘I do’ to Mr Wright.

I think a life update is slightly overdue... Married. As I think of all the words to describe this monumental moment in my life, none seem to capture the true essence and gravity other than spellbinding and incomprehensible. As I look back at written history in focus, engulfed in vivid colour, two feelings come to [...]

Should The Jonestown Massacre Ever Be A Tourist Destination?

Should The Jonestown Massacre Ever Be A Tourist Destination?

Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, London Eye, and now Jonestown is lined up to be a new tourist attraction for $650 per person? Isn’t it morally and ethically wrong? *warning - graphic imagery* Not many things surprise me, but this startled me. If you don’t know the backstory behind the abhorrent event dating back to 1978, [...]

Are School Holidays Mission Impossible For Working Parents?

Are School Holidays Mission Impossible For Working Parents?

6 weeks vacation for pupils (UK), whilst teachers receive paid leave. Childcare consumes most of a working parents' salary. Is childbearing now only for the elite? Summertime. Holiday. Bliss. Happiness. A child’s dream; a parents nightmare, where’s the middle ground?  Family. Free childcare, so you can still earn your buck. But not everyone is so [...]

Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Let’s Explore The Derwent Reservoir!

Derbyshire Dales and its many quaint, peaceful and therapeutic offerings. Derwent Dam is a pretty darn beautiful way to kick off 2024 if you ask me! But first, it’d be rude to ignore the busy outdoor cafe - I haven’t been in the car for over an hour just for the sake of it thankyou [...]

Is It Healthy To Have A Selective Memory?

Is It Healthy To Have A Selective Memory?

Forgiving but not forgetting, remembering meanwhile pursing the fantasy we create by selectively choosing favourable memories and artefacts. Who are we kidding, our mental health whilst suppressing reality? Our life is an accumulation of receipts. There’s a trace for everything. Whether that’s figuratively speaking, metaphorically or theoretically, we can’t ignore what has been or what [...]