 Carrie - taking a break 

CHARM Irish Gran always said how #suave Grandpa looked, whether he was going to work or to a dinner party. But, even after 60 years together, she could feel her heart skip a beat when she saw him, in his old suit and bow tie, ready to go outside and tend the garden #vss365

@young_liz @optionurol How sad 😟

#vss365 Love #letters from the past burnt before my wedding day become ashes of regret

@starfish_72 Love the 2 uses of ‘sink’ 👏👏👏

Nora leans on the counter by the #sink as a game plays on TV. "Look at those athletes move, Bob. They are so coordinated," she says. Bob knows he is bad at sports, and finds it hard not to take her comment personal. "I am not a lazy bum," he whispers. #vss365

@young_liz Yum! 🥰

#vss365 Friend coming to tea this afternoon so I've no time to write. Please accept a slice of lemon Swiss roll instead.

@starfish_72 Oh Nora, what a lovely secret ☮️

Nora #sings softly to her plant, hoping it will grow stronger. Bob walks by and shakes his head. He says, "You're such a hippie." Nora takes it as a compliment. She never told Bob that her mother went through a hippie phase. He wouldn't be able to process it. #vss365

@starfish_72 🤣🤣🤣

@CjdHerts Of course 😍

"What's with the soft stare, Bob?" "I'm just happy being with you." "You old charmer." "Happier than when my team wins." "No one stands on a chair and cheers for me." "I would Nora, hand on heart." "Go on then." #vss365

@rachelnewcombe8 @BithiPaulAuthor Happy Happy Birthday 💐

Today, on my 67th birthday, I dip into the gratitude #bank and withdraw a thanks for the joy I receive being part of the #vss365 community of writers.

@starfish_72 @lizzyjperkins 🤣🤣🤣

"Why are you stressing?" "I think I messed up our curry, look." "Well it smells great. Don't worry." "The sauce looks dubious, Nora." "It's dark anyway where it's going, like my aunt likes to say." "Bless... Okay it tastes like #sand." #vss365

@TracyBorman @HodderBooks @TheSohoAgencyUK Your Jane Boleyn documentary was fascinating….intrigue, sculduggery and hubris, but leaving the question, was she really the ‘scarlet woman’? I hope you do rewrite her story👏👏👏

One month until publication! 🎉🎉🎉 @HodderBooks @TheSohoAgencyUK @hever_castle #boleyn #anneboleyn #henryviii

@TracyBorman @channel5_tv @Telegraph @LionTelevision @EnglishHeritage Loved this and the teamwork with Jason 👏👏

Exciting news! I’ll be exploring the secrets of Stonehenge with the incomparable Jason Watkins at 9pm on Tues 3 March @channel5_tv In this weekend’s @Telegraph I explain why these ancient stones can teach us a thing or two about life @LionTelevision @EnglishHeritage

@young_liz 🤣

#vss365 Some people, mainly men, and many politicians *insert name here* are chronically unable to grasp the simple truth that the world does not #revolve around them. 🤡

@starfish_72 Cute new pic ❤️

@starfish_72 Cheeky celebration 🥳

"Why does everything have to #revolve around food with you?" Nora frowned as she cleared the coffee table after Bob sat down to watch football. She knew he understood she meant the empty plates and candy wrappers. "Our team won," Bob said with a lopsided smile. #vss365

@LoveHealthEd ☺️

@CjdHerts Thank you Carrie and hoorah for the humble shopping trolly 🛒. 😃

2day I felt down No smiles-just frown Mechanic added to the mix That noise-ain’t soming we can fix & Then plumber shook his head “This screw-it’s lost its thread” But then My #frustrate did shift As my shopg trolly shared a £1 gift How small things can make moods lift #vss365

@LoveHealthEd @Brennan_and_Riz Love the little surprise gift 🥰 and so disappointed for you to have been let down earlier 😟

@CjdHerts @Brennan_and_Riz Thank you Carrie. Yes, this did actually happen to me yesterday. After loads of bad news and unsolved issues, I then had to go shopping and then found a £1 coin in my trolly. Such a small thing, but it really did lift the day ☀️

@starfish_72 Yay! 💪

@CjdHerts I craved cake a lot, but I didn't give in this time.

@young_liz Yes!! ☺️

#vss365 Watching the world news each day is so #frustrating. I want to shut the warmongers in a room with no supper till they sort themselves out and decide to be friends. Speaking for all mothers everywhere.