Rather than doing a review of the year or a top ten moments, you know the sort of thing, I've got into the tradition of writing an annual poem of thanks. Hope you enjoy 2020's 🙂 'What are you thankful for, Elaine?',I asked myself today.As I pondered on the year gone byIn a December kind... Continue Reading →

I started my annual ritual of collecting seeds a few weeks ago. Lupin, chive, poppy, aqualeiga... a mix from the border and herb patch. This got me thinking Don't worry, I'm not going for the 'seeds of change' vibe 😉 We don't use all of our skills all of the time. And some of them... Continue Reading →

Once upon a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth... ... I was in my teens. Well, maybe not that long ago but it's long enough. Over recent months, I have found myself naturally, and through circumstance, re-finding, what I can only describe as my teen spirit. No, I'm not going back to being a goth.... Continue Reading →

I ended last year with a rhyme Which helped us to reflect. This one for the new year Is to help with what comes next. Reflection sparks much good intent Is surely is a fact. What I'll be sharing shortly Is a way to start; to ACT. Re-energising your career Can seem like a big... Continue Reading →

To celebrate the arrival of 2020, here's my first doodle of the year.  Wishing you all health, wealth and happiness...

2019 has been an eventful and interesting year.  Not least for my re-kindle love of doodling... Wishing everyone a peaceful festive season and a happy, healthy, prosperous new year.