Here I am in Edinburgh, pronounced Edinburrah, I know…you knew that!! I am keeping myself a little busy by writing, walking around and slouching on my bed (because I am currently ...
The day has finally arrived when Daughts leaves to board her ship in Invergordon. We had some discussions leading up to her departure. She assures me she is excited although I am ...
Daughts had to work out her notice as Star Barista so that took up a whole week and we were able to enjoy late dinners in my bedroom, for the last time. When she handed in her notice ...
Within days of being provisionally accepted on a cruise line owned by Carnival daughts and I made a journey to Harley Street to obtain her full medical exam. Her G.P. was unable to do ...
Daughts is here in England to audition for shows and work as much as she can to save money so that the next time we feel the desire to move she has a choice as to whether or not to join ...
I suppose I wouldn’t be truly British if I went the whole week without saying something about the royal birth. I am British and I do want to say something but what is there left ...
My PerriPoppins daughter is camping in Colorado. Estes Park. They are really going full out! Campfire, cowboy stew, smores, tents, singing and hiking. Except they can’t have a ...
When I pray about something and my prayer is answered, in whatever way God sees fit, I very rarely say, “Thanks Lord!” I never say, “Everything’s OK now. In ...
My morning yoga class has themes, sometimes we are working on hips, other times we focus on breathing, it varies and makes for a cohesive week. However there are days when a good flow ...
I like to walk in Kelsey Park where there is a lovely pond with a large island, home to a colony of grey heron. There are two ways around the pond, one that allows dogs, one that does ...
Well hello there! My name is Vivienne McNeny.
I am an empty nester exploring life as a Boomer…you could say I'm happily Boomering along!
As a homeschooling Mum I have finally quit the job of role model and mentor to my four children. I do what I want to do, eat when I feel like it, enjoy life with my blue eyed cowboy and clean my house once a month or so whether it needs it or not!
In true English form I write about the emergence of my true identity now that I can no longer hide behind my children as their Mum.