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The last night is always a weird one as we anticipate what’s to come for them, and who will next come our way. We’ve had four ‘last nights’ now, as each of our foster babies has become ready to fly our temporary nest. Our current boy has been our longest, and this weekend he moves … Continue reading The Last Night
We’ve made it through the winter. I’ve noticed a lot of interest this year surrounding spring, daylight, and the clocks going forward, and I asked myself why this year? Spring happens every year; some years with more gusto than others, but nonetheless, it never fails to appear. And then I realised how obvious it was. … Continue reading We Made It Through Winter
At first I thought I was an anomaly, being hit so hard by the news of last week. As it turns out, I most certainly was not. Before last week, I hadn’t thought much about the fact that I’ve planned escape routes from each room in my house, should somebody break in. I hadn’t dwelled … Continue reading Oh, The Places We Could Go…
I moved into my first home last week. For anyone in a position to do this and is thinking about it, DO IT - it’s one of the best feelings ever. But my goodness, be prepared. Be prepared for the stress, the disappointment, the agony, the waiting, the excitement, and the overall mental and emotional … Continue reading My First Home; The Saga
I’ve never owned a dog before, and I think most people will tell you that it’s nothing like they imagined. It’s amazing on some days and hard on others, and there are all sorts of unexpected lessons you have to learn along the way. One lesson in particular sticks with me and flashes back to … Continue reading The Lesson I Never Wanted to Learn
Dogs and food; they go hand in hand, right? Dogs love food - you name it, they’ll eat it, even if it’s not what you’d consider exactly ‘edible’. That’s what I thought too, until I brought my dog home and the surprises started working their way into my life. That first week we were faced … Continue reading The Art of Cooking for Canines
Living a life she knew was fine, just her, her mum and her dad. She knew those four walls like the back of her hand. Could close her eyes and point exactly to the spot where she banged her head last year, and she could count the number of cracks in the doorframe from being … Continue reading The Noisy Night
Some years ago, my dad wrote an article about Cafe #9. Today, it still stands proudly in its frame upon a shelf in this homely little coffee shop, albeit a little brown around the edges. The way my dad described this joint all those years ago paints perfectly the picture I see today, so some … Continue reading Still On The Edge?
Sounds simple enough, doesn’t it, dog walking? Having a cute little furry friend trot angelically alongside you as you admire the breathtaking views of the picturesque countryside. That’s what I had in mind when I first decided to get a dog, and boy was I in for a surprise. But would I change a single … Continue reading Walking(?) The Dog
One thing that Sheffielders are fiercely proud of is our independents. Cafes, restaurants, bars, book shops; you name it, we love it. I’m yet to experience all of them, and there seem to be more and more popping up all over the city, so there really is always some place new to try. I’m living … Continue reading An Ode to Our Independents
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