Category Archives: My Life, My Words
Paint Pool – The Future of Home Decorating, and Beyond
I had an idea! Last week, I took a week off. What does one do with a week off in February? The answer is, one finally gets on with some decorating. As it was me that pledged to do it, … Continue reading
Take Pity on Litterbugs
Take pity on litterbugs, they don’t understand The rubbish they drop could stay on the land For years, or forever, it won’t go away And that so many litterbugs add more every day Those misguided litterbugs need energy drinks Drop … Continue reading
World Environment Day
We build and we mine Burn forests, cut trees We take lives for sport And poison the bees We pollute our oceans Destroy every reef We haul fish and dolphins Leave our nets in the deep We shoot elephant and … Continue reading
What do YOU want from the post Covid-19 world?
Think of all the ways your life has been impacted positively during the coronavirus pandemic. What would you like to retain? As master of your own destiny, what would your choices be? Continue reading
Burns Night – A Reply From The Lassies
I am not asked to be an after-dinner speaker often, but as Burns Night approached, the phone rang… The Chairman of Royston & District Round Table used his charm. I remember the daunting feeling of not really knowing where to … Continue reading
Let Children Resolve Conflict, The World Would Be A Better Place
Every side is ‘right’, in their mind Years ago, a fight broke out in my sitting room. I raced in to see my two warring toddlers, pulling at the toy they both passionately believed should be theirs. In each of … Continue reading
Menopausal Melee
After an evening with friends who spent their time alternately fanning themselves, I had a flash of inspiration, in the form of the Three Little Pigs. So I thought I’d try my hand at writing a poem. It’s been fun, … Continue reading
A Content Supporting Artist
Sitting in front of my PC 18 months ago I saw an advert saying Dame Judi Dench was soon to be filming in Cambridge and they needed Supporting Artists (Extras). The thought had never occurred to me, but I clicked … Continue reading
How Good Are You With Money?
How to Keep Out of Your Overdraft Today marks 10 Years since the financial crisis brought upon us all as banks took excessive risks. I thought I would share something very simple, the best ideas are. Straight off the bat, … Continue reading
A Choice To Look
A Choice To Look, Life in Cambridge Revealed ‘A Choice to Look’ is a short film produced by Varsity’s Joe Cook and Abdullah Shah. This powerful film highlights issues faced by Cambridge residents brought about by the growing divide between … Continue reading
My Words Work For You 