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Dating: A Middle-Aged Widow’s Open Letter To The Man Who Thinks He Wants To Date Her

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THE LONG WALK HOME - I didn't feel particularly sad when out walking this morning, but taking this photo into post tonight did make me long for walks with people who know me well.⁠

THIS TIME LAST VALENTINE'S - I was already missing my children as I walked past a wedding store this morning which was showcasing one of their favourite books from childhood - “Guess How Much I Love You.” The kids would be beside themselves when their father then flung out his arms and shouted “This Much!” That became a bit of a thing in our family. Still is.⁠
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And this exact day last year, I was with two of the children. Tess had flown in from New York and, together with Morgan, it was we girls together in London. It would have been impossible to imagine then that flying in from anywhere, or hugging and laughing in close proximity would have been damn near illegal a year on.⁠
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Continuing the trudge to get some essentials this morning, I passed another store which also encapsulated what I want for all of my children; so I will end with the profound words from Primark’s window:⁠
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“Stay Safe. Live.”⁠
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In the meantime, know I love you all “THIS MUCH!”⁠
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Mx⁠

LET IT SNOW - It’s snowing and which reminds me why we banned TV on school mornings when my “kids” were children. Morgan and Hart would move at the pace of jam racing marmalade uphill when it came time to turn the TV off and get ready for school. Bronnie and I, as well as corralling children into showers, breakfast and school uniform, also had to get ready for work and the demands of the day. And God-Damn-It, those children seemed to move even slower when it was a big meeting day at the office.⁠
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Then one school morning it snowed.⁠
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I caught the furtive looks between the children, but thought nothing of it and, to be fair, they were getting ready as asked, but at a more studied rather than a slow pace. It was hard to define. Come to find out the children were waiting for the text to come in cancelling the school day because of the white stuff falling from the sky, which had now settled on the ground to about 3 inches.⁠
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The text came in.⁠
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Morgan and Hart were out of school uniform, into house clothes and tobogganing down our driveway with other kids from the neighbourhood faster than a Government U-turn.⁠
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“So you kids do know how to move in the mornings,” I shouted through the kitchen door, as a snowball hit me thump in the middle of my forehead.⁠
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Happy snowy Sunday, friends. Mx⁠
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KINDNESS PLEASE STAND - There were many great moments in yesterday’s US Presidential inauguration. I for one high-fived the TV when Joe made it down those stairs to start his four-year journey. (Those of us in the “certain age” bracket salute you, Sir.) And what his speech may have lacked in orgasm-inducing rhetoric, it made up for in kindness. A glimmer of hope for a different approach to the many (many) subjects which currently polarise and divide us. My daffodils, which have stayed stubbornly closed for the last few days, came out in full bloom and agreement this morning. 🇺🇸

Autumn⁠
Leaves⁠
Shoes⁠
Had to be done⁠
Don't hate me.⁠
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When someone who didn't even know you were having a challenging week, gives you an unexpected gift, which says "Hey, I see you."⁠
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Thank you, Lucy. Mx

Happiest of birthdays to my youngest, 22 today. Again, if I wasn't related to this guy, he is someone I would always want to hang out with. 🎂 🎉 🥂 💖 🥳⁠
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I've chosen this photo, as it has a special place in my heart. This was one of my first showings of the Cushion Maven. This young man came to "help" dress the cubicle and basically ended up saying "Step aside woman, I've got this." And he did got this.

The long and winding road this morning took me on a dirt path, which could be mistaken for a picturesque scene on vacation. Gratifying then that this scenic beauty is available to us in the "Fine City" of Norwich, Norfolk, England. Happy Saturday, friends. M

I’ve resisted saying what some of us may be thinking…. the mornings are drawing in and there is a definite whiff of Autumn in the air. #truthbringer 🍁 🍂 ⁠

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THE CUSHION MAVEN

Since I barely have time to peel an orange most days, I find the best time to take IG shots is just after cleaning the apartment. Nothing says style like being covered in dust and smelling of strong bleach. Happy new week, friends. Mx

MEASURE FOR MEASURE - cutting fabric, arranging and photographing flowers this weekend. It's not a cure for world peace, but it sure is an inch of happiness in my small corner of this planet. Hope your weekend is filled to the brim with small pleasures. Mx 🌼⁠

"Sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. The true joy of life is the trip." — Robert J. Hastings⁠
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Don't you find the work and prep before starting a piece is thrilling? Even the anticipation of getting ready for the prep and work is part of my thrill process. So spending ages (ages) choosing just the right thread? THRILLING, I tell you. 😊

A SPRING IN ONE'S STEP - anyone sick yet hearing me bang on about how Spring is my favourite season? You will be. And a good enough reason to wear bumblebee socks in anybody's book! Happy Wednesday, friends. Mx 😊 🌻 🐝

COBBLERS CUSHIONS - just like every other business creative, I'm guessing we don't often take time to make something just for us. We're either busy making to sell, making to stock inventory, or making for a bespoke show or client. All valid reasons. But isn't there always a reason? Always a valid reason to not stop and treat ourselves as well as we treat customers, friends, family and colleagues.⁠
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NOT THIS TIME, however. I fell in love with this fabric the moment I saw it at @nufurnishingsandfabrics some months ago. I stopped struggling and finally gave in to its beautiful vintage charms and am making myself some home furnishings. And I feel very very special about it. 😊⁠
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BEST LAID PLANS⁠
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1) Fabric? - Tick⁠
2) Camera? - Tick⁠
3) Beautifully blooming upright parrot tulips? - 🤦🏾‍♀️⁠
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FABRIC & FLOWERS - this photo wasn't taken yesterday, Valentine's Day, but was certainly how I spent the day. I couldn't be surrounded by loved ones but, instead, by fabric and flowers. I hope your day was filled with love from wherever you managed to find it. With my love, Mx⁠

TRAMPLE THROUGH THE TULIPS - forget tip-toeing. Just as I embraced daffodils in January, I'm doing the same with le tulips in February. If these months have shown me nothing else, it's that life really is too short to be a purist. I could wait until April when tulips are rightly in season, but the days ahead are not a given. The moment is now and which brings this latest 9-grid to a wonderful and joyous close.

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Melinda is a passionate entrepreneur and creative. She will marry Denzel Washington after the sudden disappearance of any of his wives.

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