Sometimes poignant, often witty letters written to my daughter.
Dear Jessica Brennan, They say if you’re afraid of something and force yourself to do it, the fear disappears. I disagree. I’m terrified of heights and always will be. When …
I Found Delight in the Fear of Heights Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, When I wake up at night, I’m trying to stop the anxious thoughts that arise. I shift to what’s in the room. The fan is blowing across …
Quickly Racing to Slow Living Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, Your self-worth isn’t something to barter with or compromise. It’s yours to nurture and to keep whole. Don’t swap it for the right to have the job …
One Thing to Never Negotiate Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, We’ve all heard the saying, “You’re preaching to the choir,” usually uttered when someone passionately explains something to an audience that already believes them. In my opinion, …
Why the Choir Needs a Sermon The Most Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan,Sometimes, while watching a television show or reading a book, a phrase will get stuck in my head and command some reflection. Recently, I was struck by some …
A Samurai’s Words On a Good Life Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, I’ve been around long enough to remember when tatting didn’t involve ink but rather thread. If you have yet to run into it, tatting is an old …
They Now Call it Homesteading. We Called it Home. Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan,Alastair Humphreys, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, said: Every Day is a School Day.What will you learn in school today? (Hint: it won’t be on your phone)Love,Mum …
The World is Your Classroom Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, It’s the summer holidays so here’s a summer song rather than a blog. Love, Mum xo
Ah, Ah, My My, What Elation Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, It’s summer holidays, so here’s a fun summer video while I have a break. Love, Mum xo
But, Oh, Those Summer Nights Keep Reading
Dear Jessica Brennan, It’s the summer holidays, and so for the next three weeks, I will leave you with a summer song rather than a blog. Love, Mum xo
No More Workin’ for a Week or Two Keep Reading