May already! Where is the year going? I just looked back at my previous blog posts and realised I haven’t posted an update in several years and I must rectify that … NOW. My last update was during 2022. My father had passed away, and my mum and I were left with wondering what to do with our futures. Mum had decided she wanted to stop driving before turning 85. So, we moved. We packed up the family home of 44 years and downsized. I changed job locations, and I started a Ma

Mooshy Crackerjacks Big day is a picture book about mischievous, or rather accident prone, little kitten. This book is written by Suzanne Patterson, illustrated by Maia Batumashvili and published by Starfish Bay Children’s Books. Who loves birthdays? Who loves it when it is their birthday. Mooshy is a kitten who is excited for his birthday. He spends the day going around his house, seeing what his family are doing, hoping to receive some birthday love. But no-one says any

Halloween Hijinks Book Review Halloween Hijinks is a children’s picture book about dogs who go trick or treating with their family. This book is written by Kristin Haynes, illustrated by Anna Thompson and published by Senyah Projects. Who loves to go trick or treating on Halloween? Who loves dressing up? Who loves getting free treats? Hendrix and Rocket are two pups who love doing all that, especially Hendrix. One Halloween Hendrix and rocket accompanied their family as