Welcome back to my blog! It's taken me rather a lot longer than anticipated to actually get this first full post written and ready! But - at last - here goes... The first book I want to recommend is Small Pleasures from The School of Life. This is a hard book to describe or categorise. The School of Life say their purpose is to develop emotional intelligence by tackling issues like a lack of self-understanding, the need for compassion for others, and poor communication. They

I’ve been thinking about starting a little Blog for a while now, but I really wasn’t sure what to write about. There seemed little point in writing something that wasn’t useful to anyone who happened to stumble upon my content and, to ensure I keep on posting entries, it needs to be engaging for me too! Many moons ago, I created a Blog about reading. I have always had a real passion for literature and books. And it just so happens that 2026 has been designated as the National

Coming soon... Useful and practical advice as well as hints and tips to help you navigate everything that life throws at you.