RA Pocket Shrine 161/? – Team Leather

Before I launch into the latest shrine post, I would like to quickly apologise for my lack of replies to recent comments. I usually reply to every comment, but haven’t had the opportunity to do so in recent days. It’s not because I am on holiday – I have access to the internet through my…

RA Pocket Shrine 160/? – Dishy

Guy Day and I have a shrine post for you today. But it is also another momentous day, today, and I cannot but add a short reflection on that, too. Today, Ireland is going to the polls. The issue at stake is women’s choice, women’s equality and literally women’s lives. The country is deciding on…

RA Pocket Shrine 159/? – Diamonds Are Forever

Yet another shrine? Well, that’s what happens when there is nothing on TV 😉. Last Saturday the Eurovision Song Contest was on. Even readers from the US know by now that the Eurovision is a massive TV event every year, despite being derided by the majority of people. I used to watch it religiously every…

RA Pocket Shrine 158/? – Macduff

Instead of a round-up, I have got a RAPS post for you. (The last round-up posted on Thursday did not leave that much time for new material to appear, so I am forgoing it until next Saturday. We apologise for any inconvenience caused 😉.) Those of you on Twitter have already seen the darling little…

RA Pocket Shrine 157/? – Succulent

A day of slightly loose ends is best finished with a RAPS post. Even though my old job is not over yet (hopefully working until June), the bubble has burst and I really have to motivate myself to put in my usual effort. As the shock wears off, the doubts and self-recrimination set in. I…

RA Pocket Shrine 155/? – Emerging with a Smile

I’ve said it before – April is the cruellest month. This winter was so long, my usual February low didn’t hit me until April. The dark days and the cold weather caught up with me when I came back from London – which was a resounding success, btw. My mum loved it, and investing in…