When children who have had precious little to do with a parent for years suddenly reappear, urgently pressing for him to sell the house, it tells its own story. For years, he used to say, “If anything ever happens to me, my children will look after you.” I always begged to differ — because words… Read More Lack of empathy

For the avoidance of any doubt: Any appearance at my door, gate, boundary, or immediate vicinity of my home after receipt of this notice constitutes a deliberate breach of my expressed lack of consent and will be treated as evidence of intentional unlawful entry or harassment, thereby strengthening my legal position in any police or… Read More ADDENDUM – LEGAL EFFECT OF THIS NOTICE

Single… On Purpose Single — until someone proves they’re serious. Too seasoned for “let’s see where this goes.” This is not a road trip. Commitment isn’t optional. Respect isn’t negotiable. Time is too precious to waste on uncertainty. Knowing what you want means waiting for it — and not settling for less.

To be beautiful on the inside is to embrace our humanity with grace. It’s the courage to walk through pain and still choose kindness. It’s the ability to see others through eyes of compassion and to live from a place of deep, embodied truth. When we live in this way — fully and authentically —… Read More Inner Beauty: Beyond the Surface

New year.New life. One I’m still getting used to — but one that needs to be done. Living on my own.In my own house.With my own things.Halfway there already. Paying for everything myself.Building my own life, brick by brick.Learning what peace feels like when it’s real. Yes, the court cases still hang overhead.Yes, they’ve taken… Read More 2026

Will it ever end?Sometimes I wonder if the drawn-out nature of it all is exactly the point — because prolonged conflict, tension, and suffering are familiar territory for some people. It’s what they know. It’s what they grew up in. Peace would feel foreign. Happiness wouldn’t know where to land. For a long time, I… Read More Will it ever end?

It stars Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham and is a dark satire of the American Dream, exposing: suburban emptiness performative success midlife crisis hypocrisy behind “perfect” appearances It famously explores how image, power, repression, and self-deception rot beneath a polished exterior — which is why people often reference it when talking about false narratives, performative… Read More American Beauty (1999).

He’ll arrive in the same ill-fitting suit, standing on tiptoes — trying to look tall while acting impossibly small.The performance will be familiar. Practised. Rehearsed over decades. Inside the courtroom:The trembling voice.The crocodile tears.The carefully curated victim card. Outside the courtroom:The sudden hysteria.The laughter that comes too quickly.The forced smile stretching over those gruesome teeth,… Read More Court day again.

D-Day. ⚖️ Another court case.Another bundle of evidence.Another performance from the soon-to-be ex featuring: Luckily, facts don’t get tired.Truth doesn’t need rehearsal.And paperwork doesn’t care how confident a lie sounds. Popcorn ready.Receipts filed.Let’s proceed. — Linda Carol