Hello, As we have always said in our blog, the little things can make a big difference. In many places around the world, especially those affected by recent tragic events, this is proven in the way that people are coming together to support each other. One great example is the setting up of community…
Hello, Last weekend marked the anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare in 1564, so today we thought we'd share a whimsical video from the BBC. It looks at a few of the popular misconceptions about British and American English and reveals some words which are as at home in the plays of Shakespeare as in…
Hello, As the saying goes, a friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be. So, we'd like to say thank you to all our regular readers and welcome to those who have just joined us. We are so happy that you are here.…
Hello, We hope everyone is keeping safe and well and send a warm welcome to our new followers. Here's our monthly selection of small steps for living life well, even as we're all enduring this strange time together. We've collected some cheering ideas, links and images which we hope you will enjoy. Something to…
Today's Friday Food for Thought is from Peg Bracken (1918 - 2007), American author of humorous books on cooking, etiquette and travel, such as The I Hate to Cook Book. Did you know? December 6th is celebrated as St Nicholas' Day. St Nicholas was a Christian Bishop who was noted for his generosity in helping…
Dear Sam, At the moment here in the UK we're living through the very strange collision of the political point-scoring of an election campaign with preparations for Christmas. So, I couldn't agree with you more that we could do with a little kindness in our lives just now. As you mentioned, Wednesday this week was World Kindness…
Today's Friday Food for Thought is from Audrey Hepburn (1929 - 1993) Actress, dancer, humanitarian ambassador, and style icon.