Words, whenever I have them.
Feed the Birds
Put something out, sit back, and let the garden come to you.
When the Plan Falls Apart
Some weeks go exactly to plan. Some weeks end in a hospital bed. Both are part of it.
Look Through Old Photographs
An hour with the old pictures is time very well spent.
Three Years Running: Hearts of Gold 2026
Nominated for the Eyres Monsell Hearts of Gold Volunteer Awards for the third year in a row, and what the work is really about.
Going Back to the Water
Getting back to the things you love after a diagnosis takes longer than you think, and it is worth every bit of it.
Open a Window
The simplest reset there is, and it takes about four seconds.
The Nights Are the Longest Part
Feeding overnight changes your relationship with sleep. Here is what helped me make my peace with it.
Phone Someone You Miss
Not a text. An actual phone call, to somebody you have been meaning to ring for months.
Finding Your People
The moment you find others who just get it, everything changes.
Do Absolutely Nothing
Rest is not a reward for getting everything done. It is allowed, just because.
Small Wins Count
Not every victory is a skydive. Some of the biggest ones are the quiet, ordinary days.
Watch the World Go By
Find a bench, sit a while, and simply watch the world go about its day.
Music as Medicine
On the days the body says no, music still says yes. A few words on what the decks give me.
Put Your Favourite Song On
One song you love, turned up loud. It is a little bit of magic that is always on tap.
The People Who Carry You
Behind every tubie is a family and a circle of carers doing quiet, tireless work.
Potter in the Garden
You do not need a big garden or green fingers. A little pottering is good for the soul.
A Letter to the Newly Diagnosed
If you have just started life on artificial nutrition, this one is for you.
Short Break To New Quay, Wales
Short Break To New Quay, Wales
The Simple Ritual of a Good Cuppa
Sometimes wellbeing is nothing grander than a proper cup of tea and five quiet minutes.
It Is Okay to Ask for Help
Reaching out is not weakness. It is one of the strongest things you can do.
Rediscover an Old Hobby
Something you used to love is probably still there, waiting for you to pick it back up.
Getting Away When You Live on a Feed
A night away can feel like a mountain to plan. It is worth every bit of the effort.
A Stroll With No Purpose
Not a hike, not a workout. Just a wander for the simple pleasure of it.
Line Care, and Making Peace With the Routine
The daily line care can feel daunting at first. Here is how I made it just another part of my day.
The Best Kind of Medicine
On staying strong, setting yourself one small challenge, and why getting out into nature might just be the best medicine there is.
The Quiet Power of a Good Book
An hour lost in a good book asks nothing of you and gives back plenty.
Welcome to my corner of the internet
Three sides of me, one site. Here is what you will find, and what is coming next.