Tag Archives: loneliness

I am one of the lucky ones

I am one of the lucky ones

As I waited for my bus recently, I got talking to a lady from another area, who has moved to Cornwall. She feels very isolated, because her neighbours hardly ever speak to her, which I’m sure is ...
Empty nest, full stockings

Empty nest, full stockings

This will be our first Christmas with an empty nest! All three of the little darlings now have left home – one the country. I know most of us wish it on, but I didn’t. I loved having the b ...
There is a Barbie doll on my Christmas list

There is a Barbie doll on my Christmas list

How many Barbie dolls will be bought and given this year?  I don’t suppose there are many households with daughters who have not given a home to a Barbie doll at some stage. We have had numerous model ...