‘I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life’ Maya Angelou I’ve scrolled through INSTA today and it’s UNBELIEVEABLY AMAZING to see women cheerleading other women. I know that when women come together and #choosetochallenge we can achieve great things. Each year, we get stronger and more respected.Continue reading “#choosetochallenge”
Author Archives: 1waggy2woollyapt
The Shark Caller, Zillah Bethell
reviewed by Bex I love the sea. I love learning new languages. I love other cultures. I love reading. I felt The Shark Caller, literally, call to me from the Instagram page of my local bookshop. In the middle of a global pandemic (I say middle but I’m hoping we’re nearing the end!) my usualContinue reading “The Shark Caller, Zillah Bethell”
Boondoggle Origin
Boondoggle…it’s a funny sounding word isn’t it? I’ve always loved it. Hours spent dreaming of setting up a bookshop and café in York and naming it ‘Boondoggle’. In my teens, whilst planning my book shop adventure, I had googled ‘procrastinate’ and it came up as a synonym. Over time though, I’ve seen varying definitions. TheContinue reading “Boondoggle Origin”
Summer Lovin’
Should we plan? Should we not? I’m a control freak. A control freak who deserves a medal this year for not being able to plan every inch of our lives. I can confidently say, I’m less of a control freak after the least 10 months. So thanks COVID – not something I’d thought I’d beContinue reading “Summer Lovin’”
October, October Katya Balen
Reviewed by Bex A rare and beautiful read. A book written for adventurers, those who love the wild. It’s had a profound, raw and lingering effect on me. So much so, I’m still undecided whether I’d like to be October, the young girl in the book, or if the author’s writing was so remarkable thatContinue reading “October, October Katya Balen”
Pandemic Palava
Coming soon…
Boondoggle Adventures 