My ideal Mother’s Day morning isn’t breakfast in bed any more (the crumbs!) but this. Quick dog walk and home for coffee and to read my book. #MothersDayUK

Sunrise dog walk

It’s still freezing but the early morning light gives me life! #scotland

The cutest sleepy dog. No notes. #borderterrier

Lucky to live in a place where I can walk dogs and catch up with friends with views like these.

I run darker than some so am drawn to light in all its forms

When I’m Old
A poem written about my grannie, born in 1910 she seemed so much older than everyone else’s grandmothers but she gave me a quiet grounding in life that I’ll always be grateful for. #poetry

It was a nice morning in St Andrews

Just arrived here from the dark side and not sure I have the energy to start again in a new place!
How easy is it to find
- neurodivergent
- nature lovers
- writers
- coffee drinkers
- perimenopausal people
- walkers
Do I really have to retrain the algorithm? I’m too old for this!

Beyond thrilled to share the cover artwork that has been chosen for Scotland’s Stories this year. Why am I so excited? Because of what lies inside! Stories (and poems) of Hope. And one of them is mine.