Winchester: The Former capital of England (part 1)

When it comes to history, I must admit that this fine & pleasant land has shed-loads of it. And there is one place that has more than it’s fair share – Winchester. Essential Historical Trivia Located in the heart of Hampshire, it is suggested that the city known as Winchester, first started out as a…

The Dawdlers Aide-memoire

For those born into this ‘modern-age’ the concept of dawdling can seem a little daunting, if not bewildering. The ability to saunter along at a leisurely tempo whilst appreciating the architecture & landscape, is for many at odds to the angst-ridden, ‘snooze & you lose’ attitude that is culturally rife in society. Therefore, I have…

ME time

I get up. I get showered. I have breakfast. I take the kids to school. I drive to work. I spend the day bouncing from place to place. I drive home. I have tea. I argue with the kids. I do my admin. I watch TV for an hour. I go to bed. That is…