2018 is drawing to a close, and 2019 is fast approaching. I have been blogging for over two years now. In that time, the UK has voted for Brexit (Britain leaving Europe), our government has tied itself up in knots trying to get some form of acceptable agreement. (Lots of discussion – define acceptable, etc)… Continue reading 2018 Highlights
Category: Life in General
Bless the NHS
In the UK we are so lucky. We have the National Health Service also known as the NHS. Free to all. Paid for by our taxes. In general, even if you are not resident in the UK, you will be treated, particularly if it is an emergency, and only later will questions be asked about… Continue reading Bless the NHS
Striking a Balance
As I write this, I realise that over the last few months, I have been writing less and less on this blog. September and October I was on holiday, and I thought I was just ‘taking a break’ while I was in Rome for 6 weeks. My original intention was to post at least 3… Continue reading Striking a Balance
Slow Travels 2018 – Rome – Part 1
This year our Slow Travels have taken us to Rome. What a wonderful historic city. Almost every step you take when you are in the centre of the city, is taken on ground that has been walked on for more than 2000 years. This year our apartment is a little further out than in previous… Continue reading Slow Travels 2018 – Rome – Part 1
Book Review – The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz
As part of my trip to Rome, I decided to take some ‘Self Help’ books with me. Why bother, I hear you say? As many of my readers know, I am happily retired from the workplace, so what do I need with Self Improvement, Goal Setting or anything else? However, just because I have retired… Continue reading Book Review – The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz
Slow Travel 2018 – Rome
Well, it is almost time for our Slow Travel trip for 2018. This year it is Rome in Italy for 6 weeks. Last years trip to Madrid in Spain, was an outstanding success, our best trip so far. I have waxed lyrical many times on the benefits of Slow Travel. My husband and I are so fortunate,… Continue reading Slow Travel 2018 – Rome