I just read an article which says we don’t really become adults until we’re into our thirties. To me that sounds about right. My thirties were when I started to … Continue reading The Grown-Up Coat
The Amazonas
The thing about setting yourself a 500-word-a-day challenge is that it sends you into the micro-level. Often I don’t know what I’m going to write about until I start. Mind … Continue reading The Amazonas
In the Foot
So, I screwed up with Patrick. I got so excited and enthusiastic about working with him that I kind of shot myself. Delphine had lots of hospital appointments last week. … Continue reading In the Foot
The Sweet Potato
‘I had a bit of a spat in Morrisons,’ Jack said, putting his shopping down on the table. Two sweet potatoes rolled out. They rolled past Delph’s maths homework. Delph … Continue reading The Sweet Potato
Run Off
Another storm is coming. In fact, as I lie here from the comfort of my bed, I can hear it battering outside. Like an enormous whisk. Miserable March. Not particularly … Continue reading Run Off
Prison Break
It’s been hard to write for the last day or so after my last blog. I suppose I used to think of mainstream school as a bit of a prison. … Continue reading Prison Break
It Gets Darker
There’s a girl at school who Lulu likes. According to Lulu, this girl is kind and generous and funny. She wants to be a health worker when she grows up. … Continue reading It Gets Darker
