I've spent most of January 2026 thinking about my writing. The editing of my novel, Phinch and Leggett, (P.A.L.) is still ongoing. And I haven't started a new project because there is so much I want to write about. Every now and again I become healthy. Which means I make more effort to reduce my sugar and do some exercises. I'd bought some blueberries, because they're good for us, but they tasted horrid. They're never guaranteed to taste good are they? What to do with them? T

This is going to be one of my gifts to my family this Christmas. Wordsearch. I'm really enjoying putting it together. Fun to make and fun to solve. If you are looking for ideas and are running out of money, why not try making one up that is all about you and yours? I recommend it.

We play games at Christmas. Cards, board games etc. This one on the left, Cluedo, is one that I dread being taken off the shelf. I've played it at least three times and still can't get the hang of it. Is there a way to make extra notes that will help?

I'm thinking about Christmas. 2025 has been busy. So many unexpected things came along. I had three writing projects. None have been accomplished. The one that I really must get done is Planet Pinch book, number 4. My Pinchers, there on the left, are due to return to their planet soon. But before they go, they'll be meeting Father Christmas and his reindeer. In panic mode, I am now finally working on it. The narrative is written and the paintings have begun. They will take ar

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