Well hello there! It’s been a while hasn’t it? I’ve had a few blog posts in my head recently, but … More
Author: Lotty
What to do with a soggy loaf? Milking the good from our mistakes
I spent a long time this morning baking a loaf of bread. Decent gluten-free bread is the coeliac Holy Grail … More
“We won’t forget you” – the vaccine, chronic illness and a question of trust
Covid-19 has shone a light on many latent issues in our culture, social systems and personal responses. One thing it … More
Are there any parents in the audience? Considering the other side of the screen in online learning
When I found out the kids wouldn’t be returning to school after the Christmas hols I cried, a lot. My … More
The infuriating opportunity of Groundhog day
The other night my husband and I found ourselves watching that 90s classic Groundhog Day. A few minutes in I … More
Productivity and the pandemic
Well it’s all ramped up again in the UK as Covid-19 cases rise and lockdown 2 begins. After the relative … More
Shielding in the wild and the strain of micro-decisions
For an ‘ex-shielder’, the months of April and September feel a bit like chalk and cheese. Back in the Spring … More
Embracing inconvenience during Covid-19
Yesterday Tiny finally had her first full day at school – after lockdown, the summer holidays and then a week … More
Carefree or cautious, looking out for each other is the key to life after lockdown
It’s a very strange world we live in right now, and one thing that’s becoming clear is that we’re all … More
