by Melina Abbott | Dec 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s been such a stunning day in Shropshire to mark the end of 2020. I’ve just returned from a lovely walk with the sun warming my back, despite the temperature being 1 or 2 degrees above freezing and the ground still hard from this morning’s frost – a big...
by Melina Abbott | Dec 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the Christmas cards start arriving many of them say “here’s hoping to a better 2021”. I am super excited about 2021 – partly because I’m excited about what I’ve got cooking up, and partly because I feel a powerful energy that 2021 will bring. However interestingly...
by Melina Abbott | Dec 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
I’m a published writer! How exciting is that! Just over a year ago I was asked by the lovely Julia Barnickle to contribute to a selection of essays on the subject: What if Life were meant to be Easy? I jumped at the chance because: a) It was a...
by Melina Abbott | Nov 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
This morning I was asked what I’d miss about my home if we were to leave. My immediate response was “I’ve never really thought about it because until I’m in that situation I don’t know how I’d be – so there’s no point in thinking about something that’s not...
by Melina Abbott | Nov 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s been a pretty big week on the world scene – many countries are going into a second lockdown, and a US election that is impacting us all. Emotions are high as we navigate these uncertain times. So, what can we do to take care of ourselves and support others in the...