The Inspriation for An Island in the Sun by Kate Frost

The Inspriation for An Island in the Sun by Kate Frost

In 2019, when we needed someone to look after our dog Frodo while we were away, we joined TrustedHousesitters. After setting up our profile, uploading plenty of photos of our house and a rather photogenic Frodo, then publishing the dates of when we needed a sitter, we...
The Healing Power of Nature by Debbie Howells

The Healing Power of Nature by Debbie Howells

My favourite places are wild places – secret beaches where the sand meets the ocean, where you can wade out and feel the coolness of the salty water. Places to stand barefoot on dry earth, listening to cicadas, feeling the sun on your skin. Forests of ancient trees,...
Motherhood in The Cuckoo Sister by Alison Stockham

Motherhood in The Cuckoo Sister by Alison Stockham

On Motherhood   Being a parent is hard. I think everyone knows that but nothing really prepares you for how hard and how much you are likely to find yourself second guessing every decision you make. Humans are designed to be raised in a village, with many pairs of...