There very nearly wasn’t a blog post scheduled for this week due to one thing – jet lag. However, for once, I was well-prepared and actually wrote this a few weeks back, safe in the knowledge that I would most likely be incapable of stringing two words together this week. Jet lag really knocks me for six, especially if I’ve flown from the USA back to Scotland. So, what causes jet lag? No, the…

Antique books lined three walls from floor to ceiling in the small room that Stefan had order them all to an hour before. A rectangular oak table dominated the centre of the room, its top ink-stained with ancient graffiti scored into it, suggesting that this was a former classroom rather than a meeting room. “Have there been any fresh sightings at all?” demanded Stefan from his position at the…

Balancing Luna on his shoulders, Jem meandered carefully through the trees in the forest to the southwest if the beach hut. At two years of age, Luna was developing a curious personality, asking him about the trees and plants that they passed. “You’ll need to ask Mamm Wynn about those,” he said, inwardly cursing himself for his lack of botanical knowledge. “Anna know.” The very mention of the…

June 21st, the longest day in the Northern hemisphere, otherwise known as the summer solstice or Litha. In the UK, the solstice is widely associated with Stonehenge and the druids with crowds gathering ever year to watch the sunrise. Stonehenge dates back to 3100BC with the famous standing stone circle itself dating back to 2600-2400BC but did you know that the summer solstice has been…

Oh, now there’s a question! Who among us doesn’t dream? I dream on a regular basis. No, I’m not talking about the snatches of dreams that we recall after a night’s sleep but instead I mean our hopes and dreams. If you could wave a magic wand and bring your dream life to life what would your world look like? Personally, I would start with my kids. I’d love to see them both settled in their dream…

To Whom It May Concern Since mid- March 2026 I have been corresponding with the Meta Pro Team in an effort to resolve an issue around unauthorised payments that were debited from my bank card. These potentially fraudulent payments total around $200 with a further $10 remaining as an outstanding balance on my Meta account. Despite literally hundreds of emails over the past 12 weeks, I am no…

Summer 1592 Checking the hidden inner pocket of his ornate silk doublet, William breathed a nervous sigh of relief. It was still there. He had been anxious that it might have been lost on the ride out to the picnic spot under the giant oak. Their favourite spot within his father’s estate. When Elizabeth had insisted that they give their horses their heads and set off at a gallop, he had been…

Sometimes in life you need to pull up those “big girl panties” and step out of your comfort zone. Sometimes you need to challenge yourself. It’s never easy but it’s there to be done. I did just that recently. I stepped so far out of my comfort zone! So, what did I do? I took part in my first ever trail race. It’s been almost a year since I last ran but when I entered the inaugural Witchwood…

Every picture tells a story or so the saying goes…. wonder what the story of the establishment that that sign belongs to is….. I’ll leave that your imagination for now. Normal blog service will resume next week

Making time to consciously slow life down Easier said than done Discipline required to create the space Internal switch to the real world disengaged Taking time to be still, eyes closed Attention on the breath- in and out Trusting the process – going with the flow Images flashing through the mind’s eye Only a few minutes makes a huge difference Now open your eyes to the world around…

A bit of a flippant title but hopefully it grabbed your attention. What do you want to do when you grow up? Or have you fallen into the trap and grown up? I’m of an age that I am now in twilight of my “corporate” career and the question “what do I want to do when I grow up?” has crept up more and more often of late. I’ve half-joked for years that I joined the organisation that I’ve worked for…

I saw the above picture on Facebook last weekend and it struck a chord. Change is afoot in my world and I’ve spent the last few days contemplating it. That picture filled me full of a renewed sense of hope. “So, what’s Beltane got to do with it?” “What’s Beltane?” Beltane is a pagan/Gaelic celebration that marks the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. This year that’s…

I can’t believe that my blog has hit this milestone! WOW! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and every one of you who have spared some of your precious time to read my posts. I really do appreciate it. love n hugs Coral

During my recent visit to Austin, Tx with my Boy Child for the Motogp weekend at COTA, we traded one kind of horsepower for another on the Friday evening. The pro rodeo event was in town! Before I go any further, if you are averse to such events, please stop reading and I’ll see you next week for a different blog. It is 100% not my intention to offend anyone’s sensibilities with this particular…

Did you know that April is National Poetry month? National Poetry Month is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. This annual celebration of poetry originated in the USA in 1996 as a way to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry. Two years later the celebrations spread to Canada and its popularity continues to grow. (The UK celebrates Poetry Day in October so we’ve still to get on…

Introducing the Silver Lake series. From their first encounter on the beach in Rehoboth Beach, DE, Jake Power and Lori Hyde form a strong bond. Stronger Within (the first song Jake writes for Lori) sees their friendship and relationship blossom as well as the career of rock band Silver Lake taking off. There are tears and heartbreak for Jake and Lori and the Silver Lake family in Impossible…

Decades ago, I developed a fear of bats. I’m terrified of them! The fear originated when I was about 12 years old and one on me indoors! We were on holiday and staying in a holiday house. The living room was at the front of the house and the loo and the hall light switch were at the back of the house. One night, after watching tv I was walking down the hall in the dark on my way to the loo when…