Life as we know it, is short. Let’s face it, there aren’t many of us who will live beyond 100. The age of demise is rising and yet some of our older relatives slip through the geriatric net, surviving their peers by miles ans surprising us all with their tenacity… more

I find myself looking outside the world of picture books more and more. Rhyming is what comes naturally to me, much more so than prose. But I get a feeling there is more out there that I need to dive into, making me nervous and excited at the same time… more

The above lyrics may have come from a hit back in 1973 but I just wanted to welcome you all to my lovely, sparkly new blog. For those who have clicked on the link from my old site as per my dubious instructions – yay, you did it, welcome back… more