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Archive for May 2020

Matthew’s meals: cottage pie

I confess that this is a bit of a cheat meal. I make this with bolognese leftovers so the only preparation is the mashed potato on top. Of course, when you are 9 and it is the first time you’ve peeled a potato, it’s a big deal! Chris always complains that this isn’t proper cottage […]

The Spare Bedroom, by Elizabeth Neep

Jess ends up in Sydney, homeless and jobless. She is recovering from the end of a relationship three years ago which still dominates her thoughts. Incredibly, she bumps into Sam in a shop; he’s the man she has been trying to heal her heart against… Sam invites her to stay in the spare bedroom of […]

#GlobalBlogging 161

Happy Monday everyone and welcome to #GlobalBlogging! May the Fourth be with you! I hope there are some Star Wars fans out there 😀 Please encourage your friends to join us by sharing on social media (or send them a DM and insist)! Linkies are a great way to discover new blogs and blogging friends […]

The Sister in Law, by Sue Watson

Clare’s annual family holiday with her parents in law is thrown into disarray when her brother in law Jamie arrives with a new bride Ella. Clare is eager to be friendly towards the new woman in the family, but her efforts are rejected and Ella begins a campaign of undermining Clare at all times. Clare’s […]

Home learning week 6

Week 6 was the trickiest yet as I had 3 virtual work meetings so couldn’t dedicate the time to the chidren that they need to stay focussed on learning. Although my attempt at a nap was thwarted too… MONDAY 27.04.2020 9.00-9.30 PE with Joe Starting the week with energy and Joe in a suit, the […]