Artist, writer, maker, baker, blogger, mother, mermaid. I have taken a bit of a hiatus from blogging recently. After hearing more about the unfolding refugee crisis, particularly some horrific stories of what refugees were enduring as they arrived on the Greek Islands, I felt I had to to do something. A friend had set up Sussex Refugee Solidarity. If you feel moved by what you read.

Street Style lessons from Celebrities. Last Sunday I went on a day road trip with my family to the mountains.

The Ramblings of an Aspiring Small Town Girl. Cooking, gardening, fishing, living, laughing. Better than Takeout Sweet and Sour Chicken. Three things that are typically very successful in my veggie garden are garlic, tomatoes, and lettuce. Naturally this means lots of salads. On a hot day, nothing is better than a cool crisp salad for dinner. Asian Chicken Salad with Sesame Garlic Dressing.

I can definitely say it has its major plus sides.

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