As 2023 draws to a close, I find myself looking back on the lessons another year has offered. Looking back often comes more naturally to me than looking forwards – in reaching back, I find meaning that enables me to find myself anew. In previous years, I have chosen words like growth and curiosity to…
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Ah puppies. We all love them, don’t we? I mean, who can resist their sweet little faces, soft velvety fur and big innocent eyes. But if you’re thinking of adding a puppy to your family it pays to look beyond the thousands of cute images you’re likely to see on the Internet and social media.…
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As well as blogging and writing a bit of fiction, I also enjoy writing poetry. I recently wrote this poem for a Scottish Book Trust ‘Secrets and Confessions’ campaign and thought it might be a nice one to share on here. My secret is all about my dog. I wonder how many dog lovers can…
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