Hi there. I promised you a sneak preview of the first chapter of the book I’m writing, The Menopals Meetup, and here it is. This is the introduction, where the students arrive and the tutor, Kitty, gets to meet them for the first time. Kitty paced the classroom, making tiny adjustments to the papers lying on each desk. She strode to the window and looked out, wondering which, if any, of the three people approaching the front door might be her new students. She placed a random bet with herself – the woman with the purple hair and the bright … Continue reading →

Yesterday at 5pm, my life as an employee ended. Well, the employment doesn’t officially end until next Friday, but I’m on a flex day today and annual leave all of next week. I’m still being paid, but I don’t have to show up any more. I know, you’re not at all jealous! Of course it’s exciting! I get to choose how my life looks in every way, restricted only by finances and the fact that I don’t drive. I can write when I want, work on new offerings for my coaching clients, perhaps offer some English tuition … read more, … Continue reading →