I love going to festivals, Steve and I went to WOMAD every year. This year I decided to go to Folk East on my own. This is what happened.

The first year is by far the hardest but in the second year, the cloud around you thins and you begin to make sense of this different life you’re leading

Going out on your own after a bereavement is no walk in the park. Check out #MeetpMondays as a great way to meet new friends over a cup of coffee

A useful strategy if you hate spiders

I loved the island of Sicily, the food, the people and the climate. I can’t wait to return

It’s hard to cook for one but making smoothies and cooking enough food to last a few meals helped me