what a year

on an overflowing cup full of gratitude

To my dear Musers

How are you in this last week before Christmas? I’m slipping this into your inbox as I turn on out-of-office and head out for a celebratory lunch.

Here’s some things I’ve loved lately.

Things that have recently brought me much joy. Rhubarb cake I baked for my last retreat; the December Retreaters; last Dunley Dinner for the year (sans M who's been looking after his mum); a beer Christmas tree made by P's girlfriend; berries picked from my garden; flowers from my garden; both sides of a handpainted teabag from one of the Neighbourhood house students; a bowl with an apple from another Neighbourhood student as she likes to be the teacher's pet

I have raced to the end of this year with one last retreat, coaching appointments, Writing Momentum sessions and two final masterclasses. I’ve had an actio…