My Dad and I are so much alike, we don’t give in. That’s why our arguments last so long. I have to raise my hat to Dad for he has stayed in the picture through this all. Not many men can handle this situation and it wasn’t easy for him. He is a strong person …
I will be running a series of workshops during 2014, starting with Elements of Fiction, details of which are set out below. Each course will be limited to ten students to ensure writers receive the necessary level of attention. Click here to view my writing and tutoring credentials. Dates — February 24th to March …
The Maths del Sol professional development conference is taking place on 15th – 16th February at Sotogrande International School dedicated to fostering innovation in teaching and learning mathematics. In addition to a series of workshops, presentations on a variety of tools, concepts and strategies in mathematics education, the conference will provide opportunities for teachers to connect, …
Costa Women were featured this week by The Telegraph Expat in an article entitled “The Future’s Female in Spain” Below is the interview; I’d love to hear your feedback! Expat adventures: the future’s female in Spain As the expat network Costa Women welcome their 2,500th member, we look at how British women are making their mark …
When I first heard about the ruins of Madinat al-Zahra, I was intrigued by the idea that a palace-city of such magnificence should have lasted for such a short time. Civilisations come and go, as any reader of history knows but for it to last no more than 75 years seemed a tragedy. It was …
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They say that a picture tells a thousand words. Well the thing is that those words can be just as deceiving as they can be the plain truth. The words that people get from the pictures are all based on their perspectives in which makes it that the same picture that can be seen as …
Welcome 2014 a New Year and New Beginnings! Don’t you think there’s something special about starting a New Year? I think we all tend have new hope and excitement for the adventure that lies ahead of us. What would you like 2014 to be? Would you like to expand your horizons, feel fulfilled, happy …
Coinciding with Marbella council’s U-turn on the skyscraper debate, weekly newspaper SUR in English published my ‘head for heights’ comment alongside articles highlighting the pulling power of skyscrapers in Singapore and Panama. Though Marbella’s missed this opportunity to stand tall, there’s hope for a future softening of views among those currently opposed to high-rise buildings. …
My heart stopped! I am afraid of heights, what was I doing on a small plane getting ready to jump 4000 ft from the ground. Did my heart really stop? Or was it beating so fast that it made me numb? You see, I am actually a coward of many things. Heights scare me, snakes …
In 2013 Costa Women grew as a patchwork of different nationalities, living in different regions of Spain, sharing different languages, exchanging ideas and stories of life in Spain. Seeds were planted when 1,135 new members joined the Costa Women community during 2013 representing arrivals from 58 different countries. Thank you so much for sharing the Costa …
