It’s been the most beautiful spring day in Orkney. I enjoyed a walk in the sunshine and the dog’s tail wagged like a metronome the whole way. I breathed in the clean air and the only sound was the sea and the distant rumble of the odd car. I’ve done this walk many times, it’s … More #Londonisopen
Orkney is steeped in talent from musicians to jewellery makers, authors and artists. I’ve known Claire for several years now, and have seen her artwork grow and develop. I own some of it and love her style. She now has a growing business and her amazing work can be seen for sale in many places … More Local Artist Claire Kirkpatrick
I first met author Lorraine Thomson a year ago at a writers’ event happening in Orkney. She had come up to encourage other writers and share tips, and we got talking at a networking event later on. I always remember her saying ‘just say yes to everything’, so when she asked me to do an … More The Attitude Smorgasbord: Sarah Norquoy
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Orkney Beef and I argued in the week about who was the most romantic. It wasn’t so much an argument as a two-minute conversation where he declared himself the most romantic of the two of us and I pretty much said that he wasn’t. This debate was sparked by the…
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Orkney hosts many ancient sites that show us how our ancestors lived hundreds and even thousands of years ago. There’s Skara Brae, the ancient stone houses believed to be around 5000 years old, Maeshowe complete with its Viking graffiti, Ring O’ Brodgar the ancient standing stones and many more…
The book is definitely one of two halves. A gentle first part which really picks up pace as you continue, with some surprising twists and turns towards the end. Gavin is a very likable and kind hearted character. … More The Organist by Barbara Stevenson
‘Why are you saying thank you? I just stuck a camera up your bum’ I guess gratitude takes many forms and I was just relieved it was all over and relieved it was all clear. So thank you seemed a perfectly appropriate thing to say. So often in life, the fear of something is way … More My Colonoscopy Story Part Two (and fear not, it’s not graphic)
Tuesday I have a colonoscopy and I’ve been asked to write a blog about my experience. Part 1 is here. #blog #blogger #kickcancer … More Birthdays, Bottoms and Being Brave
I remember this time of year, about ten or twelve years ago. I was living in Cambridge and raising two young children on my own. I had spent most of the day Christmas shopping in a busy, packed city and it was absolute hell. Every shop had Christmas music blaring, and every checkout drawer opening … More 5 Minutes Peace
Today in America it’s Thanksgiving. It’s also the anniversary of losing my brother Simon, when he died too young 8 years ago. It was devastating, life changing and made us all wonder if we would ever smile again. So how do I marry these two things up and write a blog about thankfulness whilst still … More Remembering Simon With Thanks
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