Cornwall showing off its clear blue skies

Had pleasure of listening to the thoughts of young people in Plymouth, UK this week.What struck me is how important the trusting relationships they have with their local youth workers is. If I was a billionaire, I'd spend my money on youth workers. They're an investment in the future. They are hope

If ever there was a time for pausing and just being, just enjoying the view before we walk on, through the next gate, it feels like it's this Twixmas time. This period when time itself seems a bit surreal and the days can blur softly into one. A time for looking back and imagining forward.

Cornwall during Twixmas - still sporting its beautiful hidden coves even in bleak midwinter

Stumbled on the Channel 4 alternative Christmas message by chance but really resonated. As a Mum to a neurodivergent son and a sister with a disability, it's good to hear Chris call out the much higher-than average rate of unemployment among people with a disability. Time 4 change.

A very friendly Robin redbreast on the 1st meteorological day of winter #Cornwall

The calm before the storm in the south west #StormBert

None of these candles have been blown out but the age is showing correctly. Any guesses? It was a good solution to not having enough candles. #birthday