This week I feel a bit strange. My mood has dipped, and while I expected to be happy about my children returning to school after the summer holiday, I actually feel deflated. Yes, I admit, I miss my darlings when … Continue reading
It has never been a better time to find love. In the old days, before we had Wi-Fi, people generally met their partners through family acquaintances and work connections. There was very much a community feel, and relationships didn’t always … Continue reading
When I first heard of the “cougar” trend, I found it quite amusing. Why label older women who want to date younger men? But then I thought about the fact that we label older men as “silver foxes” or “sugar … Continue reading
It has been a very challenging and emotional month. Not only did we enter 2018 with the usual societal fanfare of optimism, high hopes and big dreams, but in my family, we were coping with bereavement whilst preparing for a … Continue reading
When did you last write a love letter? Oh, it has been a good few years for me, I can tell you! Funny how busy you get when you are having babies and dealing with family drama. But today we … Continue reading
We are well and truly settling into the new year, and people all over the UK are trying to work hard at their diets, or their job search, or whatever important project is their priority at this time. For me … Continue reading
Today is my seventh wedding anniversary. My husband and I have been together since we were teenagers, not exactly a high school romance, but not far off. We took time to live apart, go to separate universities, experience a bit … Continue reading
I recently read a blog post from a man who talks about his mental health, and what it means to have OCD. Like many people, I have made flippant remarks in the past about my OCD tendencies. I try not … Continue reading
I don’t know why, but I am feeling especially loved up this Valentine’s week. Perhaps it is because my husband and I are emerging from a very challenging phase in our relationship, and I am happy to say, things are … Continue reading
It is almost time for that special day, where we are supposed to romance each other and bestow beautiful gifts on the ones we love. My husband and I have never really celebrated Valentine’s Day, since we are usually too … Continue reading
Esther Chilton - Writer and Tutor
A journal of the vessel Seafire including mishaps and musings of the crew
...because life is a learning journey
Family, Love, Life & Travel Just as we experience it.
