Tom the Butcher

On New Years Eve, I was home alone and wanting to do something different so I dyed my hair pink. A couple of days later I was at the butchers and the butcher said to me "You're looking *teeny pause* very original today" In the same moment that I smiled and said "Thanks!" I realised it maybe wasn't meant entirely as a compliment.

"Will it last all year?"

I assured him I am much too lazy for it to last much more than a week.

I handed him his money and as he gave me change, he clasped my hand with both of his and wished me a Happy New Year.

And for just that brief moment I felt oddly cherished by an almost stranger.

The photo is over a year old and my haircut is different now but this is the colour.

Elephants in Blankets

You thought I was going to talk about food, right? You were going down the path of pigs in blankets .....

Or you might have been.

A video popped up on my Instagram today and it was a post from a sanctuary, thanking people for sending blankets.

Somehow I really doubt that elephants neeeed blankets but here they are, looking all cosy and colourful and loved.

I thought it was a nice way to finish the year

 

 

Gentle Holidays

Just this week I read somebody saying that they wish people "Gentle Holidays" because it reduces the expectation of happiness, which isn't possible for everyone.

There are many times when I like an idea but can't implement it and still feel genuine but this one has flowed easily from my emailing fingers all week.

Gentle Holidays to you, dear  readers. I value you all and would love to have a cuppa or a cold drink and a chunk of cake or maybe some shortbread with you to celebrate the season.

Much love,

Kylie

Art credit to Steve Sanderson