This is just a very short blog to reach those of you who might not see me plastering the news everywhere else today. Midowed is really happening and I am delighted to reveal the cover design! You can even see it on the Zsa Zsa Publishing website AND pre-order it! It’s right here! Yes, theContinue reading “Fanfare, trumpets*, general excitement…”
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Be. Arsed.
New Year, new attitude. Last year was weird, for all of us, I know. Personally, I felt like I was burrowing further and further down into myself and drifting further and further from everyone I know. As if I’d wrapped my grief and sadness around me and then, cocooned, been caught on the breeze, andContinue reading “Be. Arsed.”
Muppets always make it better
It’s Christmas Eve. Which means I shall be watching The Muppet Christmas Carol. Reasons, two. One: It’s the best Christmas film ever. Two: Because it’s the best Christmas film ever, Dan and I watched it most Decembers, usually on Christmas Eve. Who can fail to be moved by Gonzo as Charles Dickens, ably assisted byContinue reading “Muppets always make it better”
Everyone’s turning 18
Jay turns 18 next week. Little Jay, who used to call me ‘Bebbie’. Dan’s first best friend. The two of them played, fell out, made up and played some more, on repeat throughout Dan’s life. In high school they’d disagree, argue loudly with each other. ‘Now come on, you two…’ a kind friend tried toContinue reading “Everyone’s turning 18”
Organ Donation. It’s brilliant.
Dan and I had chatted over the years about organ donation. My fabulous friend Tracey needed a kidney. She had one failed transplant. Her health slowly declined and eventually she died. She was 38. My friend and colleague, Margaret, had a kidney transplant too. She was the most vigorously alive person I knew. She workedContinue reading “Organ Donation. It’s brilliant.”
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