Growing up and entering the real world can be a confusing and overwhelming process. A big part of becoming a fully-functioning adult is finding a job, which would be fine if it weren’t for the fact that finding a job can be quite hard. Sometimes, looking for a job can feel like searching for a…Read more This blog
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Take a look
Two weeks ago I saw that someone from Canada had found my blog using the search term “Shelagh Begg”. Is there someone who knows the family reading this who can tell us anything about Peter? We’d so love to hear from anyone who remembers anything. via Who’s Out There? — themaggieayre Sharing a post, have…Read more Take a look
Social media
Particularly Twitter, that's my profile pic. up there. I came to Twitter a long time before Facebook, I liked the way I could connect with a diverse range of people, all over the world. Lately it's been my go to place for breaking news* though twice recently my heart has sunk when, waking in the…Read more Social media
Lanzarote, part II
Around and about Arrecife We've had cold and windy weather in Scotland and today it's sleety too. So it's no surprise that I'm looking back over my holiday snaps for a diversion. And is it a coincidence that while January thoughts so often turn to abstinence and diets, many of my photos are of…Read more Lanzarote, part II
Lanzarote, part I
Mostly Manrique We spent Christmas on Lanzarote, it's famous for its volcanic landscape, warm windy climate and low white houses their windows picked out in blue or green. This last feature is so strong because of the influence of Lanzarote's most famous son Cesar Manrique, artist and architect. He campaigned to preserve the landscape, leading…Read more Lanzarote, part I
Packing lists
I've been very lazy about posting this month. Shocking, specially after my marathon blogathon in October, and everyone else seems to have been really busy. Each time I look there's a new post to read, often with delicious sounding recipes. Any other year I'd be busy cooking myself, but this one we're taking ourselves away…Read more Packing lists
Going back to Mull
Let me set the scene.... Autumn is passing into Winter. Which is lovely, we have crisp, cold mornings, gorgeous sunsets, crunchiness underfoot on our morning walk. Our renovations are progressing, the old kitchen is gone and the framework for our new extension is progressing well. Back to that wintry weather..... The temperature falls below freezing…Read more Going back to Mull
getting back online
A few days away, so many posts to catch up on, and some of my own to write. Autumn seems to be giving way to Winter. Frost, fog, and lighting the fire. All the while taking time to play Back soon. Marina x
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