My monthly journal for July, in which musings on grief and escapism meet a set of mini theatre reviews and a long‑weekend adventure in Stavanger. If I thought the heatwave would break in July, I was wrong. July arrived in … Continued
My monthly journal for June: reflecting on one year of loss, a quirky stay in Norfolk, a brand new musical, and two comforting movies. Because I’m British, it feels inevitable – contractual, even – that this month’s journal (which is … Continued
My monthly musings for March, including thoughts on my own mortality, and the outdoor adventures that continue to bring colour and meaning to my days. March was a month of movement. I travelled across borders, into new‑to‑me landscapes, and through … Continued
A reflection on how grief can spill out of the smallest things, even pancake day. Today is Shrove Tuesday – pancake day – the small, sweet hinge between ordinary time and Lent. Traditionally, it’s the last day before the fasting … Continued
On Weathering January: A long, rain‑soaked month of small joys and heavy moments, as the quiet work of carrying on one mini adventure at a time continues. January always feels like a strange month, but this one has been particularly … Continued
A monthly journal episode: December in three movements, from Lake District walks to Norway’s winter landscapes and early‑year reflections. As has become my little tradition over the last year or so, the start of a new month gives me a … Continued
In my Christmas Message last week, I wrote about purposefully seeking out a new core memory; something specific and intentional to plant a new root in a season that otherwise felt awkward and unfamiliar. New Year, though, brings a slightly … Continued
A monthly journal of grief, growth, and everyday adventures – from the loss of myself to light found outside. Welcome back to my monthly journal. If you’ve been following each episode over the last few months, you’ll know the deal … Continued
Considering a new metaphor for my current world – the grief labyrinth. And catching up on an October full of gentle adventures and bursts of energy. Hello again, and welcome to this month’s journal. How are you doing as we … Continued
This month’s journal is a reflection on proactive grief – choosing movement, connection, and small joys to live alongside loss. And how I’ve been doing that. It’s the start of October, and the air is shifting. Okay, I’ll say it… … Continued