Writing

The electronic gate was dead and unresponsive. A sign of what was about to unfold during the unexpec

Each Christmas saw a change as our kids got older. However, decorating the tree with my girls, sing

As I do at the end of each year, I think back over it and count my blessings. For some reason this y

Growing up tall and skinny, I endured relentless bullying, which taught me to shrink into the backgr

Isn't Mother Nature a prankster? One moment, she's laying out the most breathtaking vistas for us, a

Who is Tracey Bartlett? - I'm a long-legged walking lover, who has stepped away from the scenic land

Rise and shine, fellow sun-seekers! There it goes again, that glorious ball of fire igniting our sou

Moving to Spain - Our major life change was meticulously planned, the aim was for both of us to work

When you holiday in Spain or come to live here as an ex-pat, you'll learn that the country has a hi

We have been in Spain a year now, and I honestly don’t know where that year has gone. What was on

As the year ended, like everyone else on New Year's Eve I assessed the last 12 months. Since Covid f

A sluggish feeling, tingling inner ear, scratchy uncomfortable throat, a spoonful of honey taken in

Everyone has a book inside them - I have always loved writing. I began with mini stories at scho

Cleaning without harsh cleaning products - I am keen to use natural ingredients for the most part ar

Could YOU give up Facebook? - I started the Facebook withdrawal process slowly. Starting with deleti

I've never had a dog before, not me personally. My parents had one when I was a child, an Irish Red