It’s been over two weeks since I’ve posted anything – which is terrible, and the opposite of what a blog should be.  I have been flat-out at work organising a big conference which starts in just over a week.  Co-ordinating 90 delegates and a further 40-50 contributors, not to mention the logistics of room allocations, menu choices, and who’s staying where, has quite literally sapped me of all my energy.  Coming home has involved a quick dinner then slumping in front of the TV in a bid to switch off from work.

Christmas seems so far away now.  The aftermath of Christmas dinner has faded…

aftermath of Christmas Day lunch

aftermath of Christmas Day lunch

Granny’s gluten-free mince pies are a distant memory…

homemade gluten-free mince pies

homemade gluten-free mince pies

Little sisters are back at school and studying hard…

my little sister

my little sister

And there’s not a crumb left of the turkey and cranberry Boxing Day bagels…

turkey and cranberry Boxing Day bagels

turkey and cranberry Boxing Day bagels

But, I have seen my first snowdrops and spring is on its way.