What is a ‘good life’?

Jane S recently asked: “Kate, if you don’t mind me asking, I would love to hear your perspective on ‘a good life’ … what gives meaning to each day now? what gets you up each morning? what are the places, past-times and people who remain key to a good life? At the heart of my wonderings…

Strength of character

A few weeks ago I felt broken after a crisis… and many of you sent me your support here, via email and on Facebook. Thank you. It seems to have been one of the greatest tests of my emotional ability to recover my heart and soul. Ever. And in a strange sort of way, on searching for the positives,…

Happiness and Bucket lists

A mother is only as happy as her unhappiest child. This saying, and a blog I read recently with a bucket list longer than I have ever seen has led me to think about happiness and bucket lists. I wondered if I’d have enough time to do all the things on this bloggers list, or…