Alone in New York
When I was about 20, I went to New York to meet a friend who was already in America on a longer road trip. My flight arrived at 11pm, but she wasn’t arriving until the next day
Car sitting
Been car sitting for a friend regularly for free. But I’ve practically have no income at the moment.
Gift of life and love
On her 50th birthday, my daughter was diagnosed with kidney failure and needed a transplant.
Mystery angel
It was my birthday a few years back and I went into a bookstore with some gift voucher and purchased a book on Daily Angel Affirmations. When I got home I found
Mi casa es tu casa
While traveling in Chiapas, Mexico, we had dinner at a woman’s home. She was only supposed to give us a home cooked meal, which was already very kind…
New Village
Having moved into a new house about 48 hours before I had my son, I was wandering around our new village with the pram for the first time…
Children in need
A few years ago, my daughter was chosen by her teacher for a year’s worth of theatre training in association with the Garage Theatre.
The Elves of Sileby
Every year at Christmas we put a few fairy lights on the little trees in our garden, and year by year we add another bauble or two. We do it to bring a little happiness…
Strangers’ kindnesses
I was crossing the street from King’s Cross station towards Euston station. I caught my foot on the kerb of the central island and fell.
Irish generosity
A long time ago, I was travelling in Ireland in the days when bank cards didn’t work abroad and there were no mobile phones.
One of a kind city
Having moved from hectic London with a three-day old baby and a boy just about to start school, Norwich has inspired me by its kindness.
Food and friendship
I had just moved to Germany and was feeling very homesick. One day, I wandered up to a church.