Film/TV

My Marvel Reviews – Part 1

I've gradually been working my way through the Marvel universe, in timeline order, and I had some thoughts. Join me on route! When they first started coming out, I really enjoyed the Marvel movies. Iron Man and Thor were comedic and a lot of fun. The Avengers was a mega-fuelled action-packed ride which I found… Continue reading My Marvel Reviews – Part 1

Everyday Adventuring

Opinion – Harry & Meghan

I was and always have been a big fan of Prince Harry. When Meghan Markle came on the scene I was happy for both of them - it always seemed like such a genuine love, and a really good match. I was quick to watch the Oprah interview with the pair, and also really liked… Continue reading Opinion – Harry & Meghan

Everyday Adventuring

Unexpected Friendships

Going to Canada, making friends wasnโ€™t something high up on my list of things to do. Our plan was to go for only one year as per our visa, and who can make friends in a year?!ย  Something that stands out about cities like Vancouver is that there's often a very transient population - people… Continue reading Unexpected Friendships

Parenthood

The sudden, unexpected weaning

My mum sent me an article about a woman who's son suddenly weaned at 18 months. The woman shared the physical and emotional pain she went through as her son stopped breastfeeding and only drank from a bottle and ate solids. I had also recently heard a lot about post-weaning depression and the hormonal changes… Continue reading The sudden, unexpected weaning

Everyday Adventuring, Parenthood

Absence, presence, chaos & order.

Itโ€™s beenโ€ฆ a while, to say the least, since I last posted. And the reason is the title of this post! Maisie is a handful, in the very best way. Sheโ€™s curious, playful, and loving. And that requires most of my attention, most of the time. That means that, for a while, I donโ€™t have… Continue reading Absence, presence, chaos & order.

Parenthood, Travel Diary

Flying with a Newborn

I had read that travelling with a baby has airlines treating you like royalty and thatโ€™s not far off true! Checking in, we didnโ€™t have to line up - just got ushered to the front of the line for family check in. At security there was only a handful of people in line, but Iโ€™m… Continue reading Flying with a Newborn