Fairy-tale towns to Visit to Get in the Mood for Christmas. Part 1. Strasbourg and other Alsacian towns
Christmas is a time when the grey winter lights up with thousands of colours and a fairy tale is born. The Christmas fairy tale is all about the snowflakes dancing in the air, jingle bells and laughing…
My 2017 in Fiction. Neil Gaiman, Elena Ferrante, Graeme Simsion and others
Do you get time to read fiction these days? In the last few years, I found myself so absorbed in non-fiction, reading mainly about psychology, neuroscience and business, that I couldn’t spare any time for fiction. And…
Keep Calm and Drink Your Tea. A Short Mindfulness Practice for Tired Mums.
I breathe in the aroma of Christmas spices. I feel the warmth of the cup of tea, holding it with both hands. I make a sip and feel the burning bitterness on my tongue. Too hot. I…
