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I just can't resist an old chair that's worn out, with much wear and tear. Even though it's battered, bedraggled and tattered it is still worthwhile to repair. I have got a battered old chair in need of tender loving care. But I'm starting to doubt that I'll ever work out how to set about this repair. But one day I will be inspired to sort out this chair that's so tired. And I'll know what to do to restore it to "new"..... Got lots of time, now I'm retired. And it will happen

Now Christmas is over it's time For me to begin my new rhyme: I'll start rhyming again to kickstart my old brain- (This is my favourite pastime.). The Christmas booze has dulled my brain- I need to be rhyming again- Had too much Christmas drink and it has made me think That-possibly-I should abstain. But first I'll welcome the new year with a toast:either wine or beer, Then I may just refrain from choosing to abstain- I'll just have to play it by ear! Happy New Year!

Have had a slow week: woke up one day with a sore throat, spent the next few days sneezing and coughing but am better now. It was quite nice to be able to stop, sit on the sofa reading a good book and watching 'A Christmas Carol'. My good book was 'Hagitude' by Sharon Blackie, discovered in Waterstones recently. I read the backcover blurb and I was hooked, just had to buy it! The blurb: quote.....'What is Hagitude? It means being at ease with the unique power women embody in

So here goes: My first attempt to blog, I’ll do my best. Writing a book, and getting it published, has been a big adventure for me. I’ve been quietly rhyming and playing with words for a long time. Now “A Midsummer Tale” is out there – hopefully it will survive and thrive! I love the rhyming process, especially the rhythm of the limerick: a friend gave me a copy of Michael Palin Limericks years ago: that’s when my love of limericks began. It seems that rhyming is good for the