It is true .. things happen for a reason. Life appears bleak with insurmountable obstacles to overcome and then suddenly a ray of light appears shining through the darkness, lighting the way to a brighter future. An epiphany if you will ... opportunities long ignored by risk adverse minds suddenly become the most obvious solution.... Continue Reading →
It was very odd but every time she sat at her laptop to write, nothing happened. She sat and stared at the screen, at the keyboard and ….. nothing. It was as if the laptop was inhibiting her imagination, blocking her flow and all her thoughts were disintegrating into dust. She tried so many times... Continue Reading →
The storm had hit. She sat outside watching the lightening flashes bounce off the tin fence, hearing the rumble of the thunder getting closer, reveling in the sound of the rain against the patio roof as she sat huddled against the cool air. The smell of the damp earth evoking memories, the moistness settling around... Continue Reading →
She had awoken feeling very melancholy … the vestiges of a dream fading quickly but memories of her father lingering. He had been gone now for 14 years but she missed him still, the pain of his passing still fresh and raw and no more so than now. She remembered many things of her father... Continue Reading →
They were home. Some 33,000 kilometres of planes, cars, ferries and trains. The non stop, uncomfortable and insomniac journey from Charles De Gaul was a distant memory and, most importantly, the Hat had made it. There had been some close calls for the Hat - the vile people in row 34 and the fight for... Continue Reading →
The train journey on Monday from Angouleme had been smooth and without incident, the gentle rocking of the high speed train almost sending her to sleep. Finding a taxi when they arrived at Gare du Montparnasse, not so. Perhaps exiting from the wrong door, the taxi rank was not immediately obvious, and this coupled with... Continue Reading →
She was struggling to find a quiet space to collect her thoughts. Although a lot of people had now left after the long awaited and hugely anticipated nuptials, there was still a houseful. Many different characters with their unique personalities and talents, family and friends of the bride and groom, and now theirs. Everywhere she... Continue Reading →
They were here, in the middle of nowhere, at best two to three cars ambling down the lane past the beautiful french farmhouse throughout the day. It’s hot. There is a warm breeze with the smell of tonight’s meal slowly cooking, gently wafting through the farmhouse as she sought refuge from the heat. The pool... Continue Reading →
They were back in the Husband’s old hometown, a beautiful Cotswold town, albeit off the touristy beaten track. Like most old English towns not much changes, estates grow around the edges but the historic centre remains unchanged but for a few different shops, or cafes, or pubs. It was a Roman town, with a strong... Continue Reading →
She had awoken that morning very early. Sleep had evaded her for the better part of the night due to her being overly excited about her day trip to France. To be flown there in a two seater Van’s RV6 aircraft by her wonderful pilot friend was a concept she was still struggling to get... Continue Reading →
The She Diaries 