Thursday 4 October 2018

Pulling myself together

My mood is much improved this week, thanks in no small part to some major-league pruning and tidying in the garden. Basically, we've been editing the long border that runs from the pond to the shed and it looks much better. There's nothing like a physical labour in the sun to raise the spirits.

Work is picking up, too. Today I've edited an article about Russian military aircraft, finished a piece on a tourist destination in Staffordshire, taught a yoga class and noticed that I get a mention in Writing Magazine as judge of the H E Bates short story competition. Have you started on your entry yet? You have until 3 December to get your entries in. I'm in the current issue of Spectrum, too (the magazine for members of the British Wheel of Yoga).

Elsewhere, nerves are building ahead of the charity concert on Saturday, raising money for Cransley Hospice and Headway East Northants. My nails are filed short, my ukulele is tuned and I'm ready to rock!

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  1. Glad you're feeling better! Have fun at the concert. (Ukelele's are cool!)

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    1. The concert was a great success. We're still totting up the money, but it looks likely to be over £800. Not a bad night's work.

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  2. Hey there, Julia! I'm sure I've missed some of your posts the last few weeks, but you sure sound like you're keeping busy! On that uke, you go girl!!!;)

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    1. Welcome back and thanks for taking the time to comment.

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  3. Glad your mental state of mind has improved, nobody likes a moody sister. I've had a strange week myself, not been able to focus on any aspect of my work at all & have achieved zilch; these days though I still get paid - hoorah !

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  4. Gardening is so therapeutic isn't it - especially when the sun is shining! Sounds like you've been busy. I am intrigued by the H E Bates competition. Good luck with the concert :-)

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    1. Plenty of time to get in your entry, Teresa.

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  5. A spot of gardening is good for both the body and the soul. Glad you’re feeling better x

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    1. My borders have never looked smarter, Wendy.

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