In January 2015 I began the technological challenge of building a blog. For a few years before that, friends and family had suggested that I take my communication to a wider audience. Over many years, indeed since my teen years, people have suggested that I write my story and create stories out of my experiences … Continue reading Why Do I Have A Blog?
Writing A Blog
100 Followers
What a lovely surprise to discover, when I logged into my WordPress account today to prepare the next post, that The Holly Tree Tales has reached 100 Followers! Thank you so much to each and every one of the Readers of this website and followers of the blog, via independent email or WordPress itself. I … Continue reading 100 Followers
Treats And Truths Of Country Living
Our peaches are ripening! The bumblebees, and a little hand pollinating by feather, have done the trick. An exciting time in the rickety greenhouse on our organic acre in Berwickshire, UK. These are the treats of country living that are hard to beat, a blessing so much appreciated, especially when one pays such a high … Continue reading Treats And Truths Of Country Living
A Little Note For Readers
Dear Readers and Visitors to The Holly Tree Tales , A warm welcome to those visiting my site and I hope you are enjoying reading my Blog, as it builds a little at a time. This is just a brief note to say that it would be lovely to hear from you, if you would like … Continue reading A Little Note For Readers
A Little Silver Trunk of Life
From time to time, I receive messages from people around the world who have been helped, inspired, motivated or simply enabled to take another step through a challenging period in their lives, as they've heard bits of my story or read my words. We are each doing our best on this planet, and we are … Continue reading A Little Silver Trunk of Life
Being A Blogger Is A Process
It has been two years since I began the journey of technically building a blog, and writing one. My first ever blogging experience began with the process of creating "The Holly Tree Tales" on WordPress, something that was completely and utterly unfamiliar to me, in every sense. It was early in January 2015, the first … Continue reading Being A Blogger Is A Process
A Quick Catch-Up
Dear Readers, Just a little note to say that the Blog has not been forgotten, despite the large gap between now and my last post! Lest anyone think that The Holly Tree Tales blogposts have ceased, I thought best to post a quick note to reassure you to the contrary. It has been a very busy few months, a big … Continue reading A Quick Catch-Up
Blogging Moments
Dear Readers, hello again! It has been ten days since I last posted a note and, despite several attempts at posting new content, I promise that the time in between has not been all together wasted ... I have been learning, or at least attempting to learn, how to make a few adjustments to the site. … Continue reading Blogging Moments