This is from the book I wrote about Zelda Perkins and others in 2019. It finally came to pass. @zeldaperkins.bsky.social

Every year my husband buys us new decorations, so our Christmas tree becomes like a tapestry of our lives. He nailed my offering this year. And also bought me the pyjamas featured.

Survivors of modern slavery endure years of unimaginable trauma, but at the Salvation Army I saw hope and trust restored through the Dreams Choir. Beyond providing shelter and care, @salvationarmyuk.bsky.social offers community and healing.

Same kid made chocolate salami today so all is forgiven

It's been a week, started at 4am morning media round, launched a new protection order, wept with hope. Responded to 2 debates, attended many VAWG activism events, met some inspiring women, debated right to die, wept with both grief & hope. Now watching Saturday Kitchen with the cat - perfection.

I was a naysayer, it was actually delicious although we made way too much.

Post you from another era. 1996 when smoking indoors was tolerated, cameras were rubbish and smiling was clearly frowned upon.

I come from a mixed Villa and Blues family I imagine this is how the Capulets and Montagues felt

My son to remember Bible quotes for RE GCSE has cheekily decided to pin them around my kitchen which has made making a morning cup of tea like being in a convent.

My son just put bins out and picked this out of recycling to present to me as I worked. The 25% of great days out offer is a none to subtle hint about what I have laid on for him in the summer holidays. My dad used to say " being bored was bourgeois". What does he want I let him do the bins?

Number 3 in the bestsellers chart this week. Woop. Why not pick up a copy, if for nothing else the footnotes are amusing and include a wild ride through French bin collections. You'll not be disappointed. amzn.eu/d/ctqQZQW