Navigating the seasons of life, whilst constantly finding joy in the small things!
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Whimsy Weekly! 20th September 2026
Our headline news:
A Warm Embrace from a Much-Missed Face!
When you see someone all the time
Their absence is much more keen
Being reunited with a friend
Is a joy particularly sweet!
There are some things that are hard to express
But...
My mum - my ice cream guru and guide
This is one of my favourite pictures of my mum and, in fact, of all time:
There isn’t a word count high enough for me to explain why she is the best example of humanity I could ever have been given, but this picture and the story behind it...
Whimsy Weekly! 13th September 2026
Our headline news:
A Nice Bouquet for a Friend’s Big Day!
A bouquet with long stems
Wrapped up in brown paper
In my hands for now
To make somebody happy later!
I knew that their appearance
Would make them feel elated
It’s wonderful...
Don’t Trust the Bad Thoughts Past 10pm
That wait like monsters under the bed
Don’t trust the bad thoughts past 10pmThat wait like monsters under the bedTaking advantage of the quietnessTo play on the fears that are in your headThey are more scared than you, you seeThat if the…
guilt is wasteful, pride is childish
The lyric that helped me to choose myself and chase the things I wanted
One of the things I love about lyrics that mean a lot to you, is how they grow and change in meaning as you age and listen back. Songs that I didn’t truly understand t...
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Hello! I’m David, author of the Sunday Times Bestselling book 'Frequently Happy'. I share poetry, moments of joy, regular long articles and a newsletter every Sunday!\ud83c\udf3b Email: [email protected]
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