New Shoes

by Jenn Morgans

The private moment of lifting back the lid away from the shop; of seeing them nestled there, quietly dormant and... read more

Buying shampoo

by Stephanie Butland

In October 2008, I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37. I had surgery, then, on 31 December, I started... read more

Books

by Carol Shea

I cherish the physical form of a book (any book almost) almost as much as the words or images contained. Most... read more

The joy of a second-hand bookshop

by Peter Hoffer

When I was younger, boys my age would have their adventures outdoors - but for me, I traveled and experienced more... read more

Ms

by Justine Powell

The smell of cut grass read more

Baking

by Susanne Ard

It may sound a little fifties housewife, but my delight is baking. Since switching from being a vegetarian to a... read more

yummy treats

by pam cooper

to sit in a restraunt with my best friend drinking cappicino and having a good catch up gossip and a box... read more

escape

by Carol Gardner

......nothing quite like escaping into a fiercely interesting book without any disturbances, preferably with a... read more

My Hamster

by Helen Callaghan

I have a Chinese dwarf hamster, about the size of my thumb, and when I take her out of her cage she clings to my... read more

Family moments

by Natalie Webster

My family is my delight. All those small life affirming moments which bring me such joy as I recall them, each... read more