Spring

 

In spite of the weather I would like to inform you that the start of spring is closer than the start of winter. We're over half way there. The daffodils have started to show through the earth. The days are getting longer and in only 6 weeks the clocks will go forward an hour. Warmer weather is due next week so we have lots to celebrate!

Traditionally, with spring comes cleaning! I clean with a bone in my leg. My mum told me that no one lies on their death bed wishes they had done more cleaning! And I have a husband who takes to the cleaning with more zeal than I. Hooray. But de-cluttering is something that I am truly bad at. The intention is good but the actual is so lacking! I can appreciate the feeling of serenity after a jolly good sort out but my natural hording prevents any euphoria. I understand the ethos of getting rid of things you don't love, don't need or don't use. But I can't! I want to, I really do. But I'm held back because it was a gift, or has value, or I might need it - even though I've not needed it for the last decade! I can not throw things away. It is easier to give things away, or car boot it, or hide it in the loft. But the bin is just too final. I like to keep all my crap. What can I say?

This week has taught me that March and zero chocolate and sweets is going to be so tough. Hubby was 50 and we had a virtual afternoon tea. It was delicious and I devoured the sweet stuff! Please consider giving to the British Heart Foundation. It's not for me, it's for this amazing charity. And charities really need us just now. And it would make me so proud. And, I'll love you forever! Why is this so hard?

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”