Plenty of Weather

Bless reminded me that everyone may not know about the Samaritans, especially if you're not UK based. The Samaritans is a charity that works to prevent suicide and to provide a listening, non judgemental, calm ear to people who have to talk. They don't focus solely on suicide prevention but also on emotional support and health. I had a look and they have a page on what they do in schools here, and it's great that they do that. I just worry that bear is in an environment where it's needed. Mind you, he seems to be doing fine so I'm trying not to stress too much.

First thing this morning, the weather was like this.

And the snow was coming down hard. By 2pm, it looked like this.

And there's barely a trace of a snowflake to be found. This evening we are hunkered down in the study. Bear is playing a compute game, and I thoroughly approve, DH is browsing on his computer and I'm dotting around writing, reading and a little research while the wind is rising outside. The storm winds haven't really hit here, but we're nice and cosy and will hopefully stay safe and warm. It feels like different types of weather are queuing to get in, jostling and treading on each others heels. It's supposed to be warm next week. 

I didn't bake yesterday but I did get a couple of bags of inexpensive onions chopped and frozen. They came in handy as the gluten free gravy granules had slipped out of date and so DH made onion gravy. It was absolutely delicious!

Writing stuff - I'm in a magazine!!! It's Connections eMagazine and I have two contributions. The first is about research and the writer and there was a writing challenge which of course I couldn't resist! I didn't get place, but I was included and I had a lot of fun! The magazine is mainly aimed at writers but this issue has some recipes which look very pleasant - I fancy the Viking stew. 

Hugs and good health to all.