Hi there

Thanks for popping in. When I first started blogging, back in 2013 (where does the time go??), I used to blog every single day. This I did for many years, right up until a couple of years ago. Then TV schedules kinda took over our lives, and the blog was used for promoting TV shows. I do know when Dad got ill, Life got in the way – and I lost my way. When you feel low or sad, it’s hard to stay upbeat in a daily blog. And since I didn’t think sharing my cloud with you served a good purpose, I tended to go to the back of the cave, and only come out when it was really necessary. So the number of blog posts dwindled accordingly. You understand. I cannot tell you how often I sat in front of this computer, all set to blog – but just couldn’t think of anything to say which might be of interest. So I chose not to post at all. Slowly, the cloud is lifting (mostly), and I was thinking I might try blogging more regularly again. Maybe not long, involved blogs. But I do know that it’s a great hub for a lot of people, and there’s nothing worse than rocking up – only to find the door’s closed. So let’s try again. I will do my best to show up every day, if you do your best to show up every day too! And let’s just agree that it takes a lot more effort to write a blog than it does to read one! So you get the sweet deal !!

In fact, our Jim has added a cool function to the homepage. If you subscribe to the blog, you will automatically be sent an email, telling you there’s a new post ready for you to read as soon as I post it.

See here? Just enter your email address, and it will happen automatically. Jim’s going to add the same function to the Claritymatters blog in the morning too.

So mostly, TV promotion will move to our other Claritymattersblog.com, where Grace already hosts our much loved Saturday Share and the Guest Masterclass step by step on a Sunday.

Let’s see if it works then, shall we? Do me a favour. Just enter your email address in the box provided, and let’s see if it works! I’ll post a blog every day this week, and you’ll soon know if the notification email is working!

As for today, I want to announce the winner of the ink pad guessing blog last week…

To be frank (who’s Frank??), any ANY of the ink pads you all guessed would do the job beautifully. I actually did use Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide, which many of you guessed correctly. But. There can only be one winner. So, closing my eyes and scrolling through the correct answerers, the lucky recipient is….

JANE GRADWELL

Well done all who took part. You all have an eye for colour, to be sure! Ok. So now I’ve had another idea. Remember back in the day, I used to wrap this ‘ere blog around a little ditty?

Monday’s blog is Trees and Flowers
Tuesday's blog rolls back the hours
Wednesday's blog is something new
Thursday's blog is always blue
Friday's blog a private peek
Saturday a cool technique
And the blog that is posted on the seventh day, is a step by step - and typical Gray!

This was a really useful verse to blog around; it really gave me something to hang my hat on. Much like the ABC in the SHAC this year. Such a simple structure, but it helps a lot. So maybe I’ll use it again. Our Clarity Retreats commence tomorrow, so it’s all systems go over in Ditton until Friday! Let’s start this daily dose of blogging next Monday. I’ll have loads to tell you about by then too!

Now please let’s see if that email trigger works! oh. 77 people have enrolled for the Lighthouse Online Workshop! So chuffed! This could be the start of something very special …more will be revealed.

Love always,

Barb xxx

PS. Check your junk mail for the email. That’s where I found mine 🤪 🤪 🤪 🤪 🤪