Why can’t we ever just do nothing? It is always something Even laid up on the couch watching a movie … More
Tag: poetry
This thing
I wonder what it is about us Mums: What is the thing that keeps getting us out of bed in … More
Poem – Whistle
Hi all, I’ve been experimenting with some new styles of poetry, tech, presentation, themes. Below is a new piece titled, … More
Poem – Ask yourself
Public service announcement from your friendly, wildly charming, “me time” advocate: you are not “just” anything. You are everything. You … More
Poem – She showered long and hard
The words were dark today. I was dark. I even had my nails painted black in an effort to steal … More
Birthright
Today, I left my final midwife appointment feeling utter disappointment. This is my third pregnancy and will be my third … More
Write it on a post-it note
Since publishing SHE, and becoming an author, many people tell me about their amazing book ideas (and they are amazing), … More
Never too average to tick boxes
Pic 1: Me being completely fucking average. Spending hours trying to work out how to use my fancy new colour … More
Sip slowly
My last cup of tea at Ms. Evelyn’s at Mile End before we make the six hour drive back to … More
Mothers intuition
Mothers intuition is a real thing. Have you heard of it? It’s that thing that stops children from ending up … More