Podcast Episode 7 – Unboxing My Rosie’s Moments Box

May 23, 2017 Michelle WillisLeave a comment

https://www.podbean.com/media/player/qcqrv-6b1f35?from=yiiadmin&skin=108&share=1&fonts=Helvetica&auto=0&download=0 First of all, I just want to express my sympathy for the families, friends and also the victims of last night’s bomb attack. My heart goes out to all the children that will now be traumatised for life because of this evil act. I just have no words for this. General Health My health… Continue reading Podcast Episode 7 – Unboxing My Rosie’s Moments Box

Garden · Inspiration · Looking for the silver lining · Mental Health · Poetry · Random Musings

Soppy Sunday – Mariana by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

May 14, 2017May 14, 2017 Michelle WillisLeave a comment

When I introduced the Lady of Shalott Shawl, I told you that while I loved the poem, it wasn’t my favourite Tennyson poem. I’m sure lots some of you have speculated as to what my favourite is but not guessed. To be fair, there are a lot of Tennyson poems out there! I could give you… Continue reading Soppy Sunday – Mariana by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Hospital Visits · Recording Studio

Feeling Stupid…

May 10, 2017May 14, 2017 Michelle Willis1 Comment

So this morning I decided to help RiverSystem by doing the dishes. He does them normally but as I now have a perching stool, I can do it. I thought I’d do it today so he could just cook dinner when he came back from cutting my hair. I was washing some glasses and I put… Continue reading Feeling Stupid…

designing · Gifted Goodies · Giveaway · Knitting · Pattern · SelfCareSunday · Shawl · Uncategorized · Yarn Addict

Nameless Shawl Giveaway – The Winner Is…

May 7, 2017May 14, 2017 Michelle Willis3 Comments

So I had quite a few entries for the giveaway. Some I really liked. Some I didn’t like so much… There were a lot of names around friendship, love and self care which were really good but I wanted something eye catching. Hollser27 on Instagram suggested ‘The Shadow of Anonymity (Shadow) shawl which I really… Continue reading Nameless Shawl Giveaway – The Winner Is…

Business · Crochet · designing · Fibromyalgia · Gifted Goodies · Gifts · Inspiration · Knitting · Looking for the silver lining · Mental Health · PCOS · Random Musings · Ravelry · RiverSystem · Uncategorized · Violin · Yarn Addict

Looking For the Silver Lining – April 2017

May 2, 2017May 2, 2017 Michelle WillisLeave a comment

When I sat down to look at my achievements and the events of the last month, I thought it was an horrific month mentally. But some nice things actually did happen last month. All I have to say is Wonderwool Wales and you’ll know I had lots of fun! I took my sister in law and… Continue reading Looking For the Silver Lining – April 2017

Disability Awareness · Fibromyalgia · Medical Procedures · Mental Health · PCOS · Random Musings · Weight Loss

Getting Used To a New Idea…

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 Michelle Willis1 Comment

So last moth I was told I had PCOS. I was also know that I need an operation to remove a cyst that’s as big as my left ovary and is damaging my appendix. This will be done via keyhole surgery. However, I know that being obese is going to make the risks higher. The… Continue reading Getting Used To a New Idea…

Inspiration · Poetry · Random Musings · RiverSystem · SelfCareSunday

Soppy Sunday – A Sonnet by Alfred Lord Tennyson…

April 30, 2017May 2, 2017 Michelle Willis2 Comments

A few years ago I bought this book in Hay on Wye… (I have a thing for rescuing antique books by beloved authors from the unloving second hand shop) It’s called Tennyson’s Poetic Works and it part of The Globe Edtion published by Macmillan & Co. This book was published in 1899. The book didn’t… Continue reading Soppy Sunday – A Sonnet by Alfred Lord Tennyson…