Endeavour – not a dirty word, not in writing, winemaking or self-belief

I recently read an article in a writers blog I follow about choosing words to guide the writing journey in the new year. Yes, I am aware we are now in the fourth month of the year. But 2026 has not been an easy one so far and it has shaken my belief in myself. […]

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Holidays, the end of the old year, the start of a new one and creativity

Creativity is more than colours on a wall. It is a way to cushion the cold for those that are lost and need inspiration. For it is the storytellers who make a difference to our lives, and it is our lives that make a difference to our world.

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An easy question to answer but a hard one to have happen

I am the happiest when I know I can be myself, exactly myself and not the mother, the sister, the partner, the friend, the co-worker, and list is long. They expect someone that is too tired if only they would look and see, to be what they want at least for that moment.

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Evolution of failure, falling forward? What was I thinking? Lasagne? Salmon?

Going into battle to fight for what is right is brave, failing takes just as much courage. Can you see why?

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A city is a city, is a city

I want to visit a city where I can see history unfold in front of me. If it’s Rome, then wonderful, if it’s Athens, or Casablanca, or Vienna, or Sydney, or Beijing, or London, or Paris – who cares? There is so much to learn wherever we land. What matters is that we listen to […]

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Battlefields and Emotions or anti-motivation versus motivation

Anti-motivation, a word that speaks much but then have a look at overwhelmingsation. I am writing about battlefield and emotions. I needed new words.

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Tweaking and imposter syndrome, not a fun combination

Whenever we begin a new project, self-doubt follows. Imposter syndrome, also called perceived fraudulence, involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishment. That sentence you have just read is from an old post. I have tweaked it. Tweaking is an interesting word to use.

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