Reflections on 2023
A Challenging Year Following on from last year’s post, unfortunately, 2023 wasn’t the best year ever. It was pretty challenging. We had major work done to the house at the start of the year that was supposed to be up […]
Maison Alhambra – Hercules
Hercules by Maison Alhambra is a clone of Parfums De Marley Herod. I LOVE this stuff. A smooth, sweet tobacco and vanilla mix. Very comforting. I previously tried Heros by Pendora Scents (Paris Corner), and whilst also very nice, I […]
Ystradgynlais Christmas Walk 2023
With so little walking under my belt this year, when by chance I spotted that the annual Ystradgynlais Christmas Walk was taking place, I knew I had to go. With visions of strolling across the Brecon Beacons in the crisp […]
I don’t want the multiverse. All I want is a home, books, and the peace to read them.
from Elsewhere by Dean Koontz
Ard Al Zaafaran – Oud 24 Hours Majestic Gold
Oud 24 Hours by Ard Al Zaafran is not an oud fragrance, and it won’t last 24 hours. Instead, it has sweet vibes with a dusty, smoky leather undertone. Has been compared to Stronger With You Leather by many – […]
Time with a toddler
Was just saying to the missus:
“Remember at Christmas before she was born. We used to have time to watch the entire Harry Potter saga through in the run up to Christmas. Now we barely have time to…”
Her: “…take a shower”
🤣
Elsewhere – by Dean Koontz
Amity, an 11 year-old girl and her father Jeffy live in Suavidad Beach, California. Michelle, Amity’s mother walked out on them 7 years ago and never returned. Whilst the father-daughter relationship is extremely close, they are both left with a […]
Happy Winter Solstice 2023
The winter solstice is here. The shortest day. The longest night. I profoundly struggled with the darker, winter months in past years. These days I’m a lot better, but the winter solstice still holds a place in my heart. Not […]
Severe Clear
Reading the other day and came across the term “severe clear” – a totally cloudless sky of an intense blue. I love coming across new ways to describe things.
Giorgio Armani – Code Ultimate
Wow, this takes me back. I got this around a decade ago. Back in the early 21st century, whilst still enthusiastic about fragrance, I was pretty much limited to three fragrances: Boss Bottled, JPG Le Male, and Armani Aqua Di […]