A Place in the Sun

Earlier this year,  I published my On Grief post. Water has flowed under the bridge daily. I wanted to share some thoughts here. My mentor, Jackey Backman , joined along with me on a holiday and we ended up being 'on retreat' together - mirroring each other and bringing up the other's isuses through being a mirror for each other. She also helped me process things as they came up, while we were travelling. We were out of comms half the time and I kept her busy tapping her phone - not on social media but on a Trip Meter (which is an app that counts metres / kilometres) as we passed important signs and landmarks along our Sicily journey. We had to keep telling each other not to squirrel away in our heads and it was quite funny. BUT there was great learning for both of us, I dare say, and having Jackey along (besides the great company) felt like doing a retreat. We were doing things we don't normally do, sometimes getting uncomfortable (including having ourselves in ...

 Most of you may know that I got a trio of cats in the last couple of years. Two from the same litter in 2021 (Luna & Tiggy), and one in 2022 (Tux). Tiggy sits on my lap I thought to explore this huge attachment that I seem to have to these little creatures that now dominate my house. Attachment to cats is a deep and meaningful connection that many people develop with these furry companions. Cats have been domesticated for thousands of years, and their unique qualities often make them beloved members of households around the world. Tuxy looks like a saint I looked at some aspects of attachment to cats that many cat owners may experience. Cats are known for their independent yet affectionate nature. They often provide companionship to their owners, offering a sense of comfort and emotional support. Many people form strong bonds with their cats, finding solace in their presence. I often have these cats sit on top of me or around me when alone at home and I find their furry presen...