Author: Catherine

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain My 16-year-old son had his confirmation...

…. a direct translation of what the Swiss say to explain the April weather phenomenon that those of us in this area of Europe know so well; Snow on...

Where are you stuck and what Tug-Boat nudge and support would free you? I was watching the rescue team working to free the huge ‘Ever Given’ container ship from...

I almost didn’t know what was going on as I was rushed into hospital last week for an emergency operation to remove my appendix. The pain that I’d been...

Firstly, Happy International Woman’s Day to everyone. Whatever your gender is, I believe that International Days are not so much about celebrating one part of humanity above another, but...

I just watched Groundhog Day with my family. Do you know it? If not, it’s a great film, especially for the world we find ourselves in currently. In a...

A couple of weeks ago, a Scottish friend wished me a happy Burns Night. I had completely forgotten about it until that moment, but some of Robert Burns’ famous...

Blog inspired by: There’s a Hole in my Sidewalk, Autobiography in five short chapters – by Portia Nelson Did you make a New Year’s resolution as the bells chimed...

I just had a laugh-out-loud epiphany and thought it would be fun to share and hear your thoughts and opinions. As a primary school teacher in a past life...

Zürich just had the heaviest snowfall since 2006; such crazy levels, that it completely stopped the city trams and buses. Roads and paths that are usually cleared, as if...