The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment”; Elbert Hubbard. Most of us don’t enjoy the feeling of having been criticised. We’ve all been there, whether it’s within work for not completing a task correctly, or for burning the dinner at home, for not turning up on time […]
Be A Warrior, Not a Worrier. /Worry is a misuse of Imagination”
When posting my quotes of inspiration on Social Media, it often makes me step back and take a good look at the realities of emotion and how they can govern our successes and failures to an enormous degree….if we allow them to. Take the emotion ‘worry’ for instance. We’ve all been guilty of worrying ourselves […]
Il Leone Celeste
The honour is engrained in the name The strength he shows comes from within His loyalty to those dear never ends His depth of understanding transcends All expectations. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Urban Legend tells his tale Fame and infamy both prevail Betrayed by a calm and gentle exterior Distain for those who pose superior A rare […]
Hi De High Standards at Butlins Minehead
When my better half planned a surprise getaway for myself and the children to Butlins earlier this month, I was surprised and, dare I say it, a little apprehensive. All those clichéd images of knotted hankies, deck chairs, pinball machines, tannoys and comedic war time chalets instantly sprang to mind. However, we were so desperate […]
The Last Holiday Hoorah!
August Bank Holiday Monday is the last of the general public holidays in the UK until we stumble upon Christmas. Typically, families use this time to catch one last long weekend trip, visit a music festival, catch up with friends and distant relatives and generally have one last ‘blow-out’ before the schools return into full […]
The Children’s Fab & Funsome Book of British Festivals~ Why I Had to Write This Book
My children’s reference & storybook is now fresh off the printing press this week. Naturally, published by Dragonweb Publishing ( my company), this is the book I simply had to write in order to bring awareness of our traditional holidays and festivals. Having 4 children of my own, it’s been quite an education to […]